Damon Whaley ID’d as Man Killed in Dallam County Crash on U.S 87

Dallam County, Texas (April 22, 2022) – Authorities have identified the man who died Friday morning following a traffic collision in Dallam County as Damon Whaley, 39, of Dalhart.

The deadly crash happened at around 8:15 a.m. on U.S 87, northwest of Dalhart.

According to a report from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Billie Morgan, 58, of Dalhart, was driving a 2001 Peterbilt truck tractor towing a semi-trailer northwest on U.S 87 in the right lane while Whaley was driving a 2006 Toyota Tacoma northwest on US 87 behind the truck tractor.

Morgan signaled and slowed down to make a right turn into a private driveway.

For unknown reasons, Whaley did not see the truck tractor slowing down to make the turn and slammed into the back of the semi-trailer.

Whaley died at the scene.

Morgan was not injured.

DPS is investigating the incident.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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