Broyln Chavez ID’d as Teenager Killed in Martin County Crash on State Highway 349 near Midland

Martin County, Texas (August 1, 2023) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the teenager who died following a two-vehicle crash on Monday morning in Martin County as Broyln James Chavez, 19, of Lamesa.

The deadly crash happened at around 6:24 a.m. Monday, July 31 on State Highway 349, approximately 12 miles north of Midland.
DPS said two pickup trucks were heading southbound when one of the drivers, identified as Christopher Barron Cordan, 30, of Lamesa, started slowing down due to another crash.

A truck, driven by Jessica Dawn Postlewait, 30, of Lamesa, rear-ended Cardona’s pickup truck.

Chavez who was riding as a passenger in Postlewait’s vehicle was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Postlewait, Cardona and his passenger, Chris Andrew Gomez, 28, of Andrews were all transported to Midland Memorial Hospital where they were listed as being in stable condition.

The Road conditions were clear and dry. The speed limit for the road was 75 mph.

The crash remains under investigation.

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