Rex Maxwell Killed, Martin Ceballos-Almanza Injured in 18-Wheeler Accident on FM 51 in Wise County

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The fatal collision happened just after 3:00 p.m. on January 12 on FM 51 near Charlies Road.

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Rex Maxwell Killed, Martin Ceballos-Almanza Injured in 18-Wheeler Accident on FM 51 in Wise County

Wise County, TX – One person was killed, and another was seriously injured Monday afternoon in an 18-wheeler accident near the Decatur Livestock Market, according to the DPS.

The fatal collision happened just after 3:00 p.m. on January 12 on FM 51 near Charlies Road.

DPS said a Ford F-150 was leaving the Decatur Livestock Market when it pulled onto the highway, failed to yield the right of way and was T-boned by a southbound Chico’s Trucking 18-wheeler.

The 18-wheeler left the roadway after the collision and struck multiple fences before coming to a stop across the driveway of a nearby residence.

The Ford driver, 84-year-old Rex Maxwell of Decatur, was airlifted to Medical City Denton, where he was pronounced dead.

The 18-wheeler driver, 50-year-old Martin Ceballos-Almanza, of Grand Prairie, was taken to Medical City Decatur with incapacitating injuries.

The accident closed both directions of FM 51.

The Texas DPS is investigating the accident.

 

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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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