The fatal collision took place around 11:30 p.m. on October 10 on State Highway 349 near mile marker 376.
Upton County, TX – A man was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle collision in Upton County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The fatal collision took place around 11:30 p.m. on October 10 on State Highway 349 near mile marker 376.
DPS said a 2003 Cadillac Escalade towing a trailer was parked on the shoulder when it attempted to make an unsafe turn into traffic, causing a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado to collide with the trailer of the Escalade.
The Chevrolet driver, 38-year-old Gerardo Garcia of Midland, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
The Escalade driver, 48-year-old Steven Paul Latzel of Midkiff, was uninjured in the accident.
No additional details were released.
The troopers are investigating the accident.
Have you lost a loved one in a car accident? Contact our Houston personal injury attorney today.
While most automobile accident cases settle without ever having to file a lawsuit, there are those cases where a lawsuit may need to be filed immediately to secure evidence or because of the serious nature of the injuries involved. Regardless of the circumstances of your case, you can feel confident that the Houston law firm of Joel A. Gordon & Associates understands what it takes to make your car accident case successful. To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.
