33-Year-Old Bessy Lainez Killed and 33-Year-Old Vincente Oropeza-Diaz Injured in Parmer County Two-Vehicle Crash at FM 1381 and U.S. Highway 60

Parmer County, Texas (April 6, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Friday in Parmer County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 9:45 a.m., April 3, at the intersection of FM 1381 and U.S. Highway 60.

DPS said a semi-truck towing a trailer was heading eastbound on U.S. Highway 60, approaching the intersection.

Bessy Lainez, 33, of Fort Worth, was driving a truck and was stopped at a stop sign on FM 1381. Lainez then drove onto U.S. Highway 60 and was struck by the semi-truck.

Lainez was pronounced dead at the scene. 

33-year-old Vincente Oropeza-Diaz, also of Fort Worth, who was a passenger in the truck, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bessy Lainez. We also wish Vincente Oropeza-Diaz a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.