Devon Riddell Killed, Vasile Veverita Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash on US 54 in Hartley County
Devon Riddell Killed and Vasile Veverita Injured in Hartley County Two-Vehicle Crash on US 54
Hartley County, Texas (April 22, 2022) – One person was killed, and another was injured early Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Hartley County, according to the Texas DPS.
The fatal crash occurred around 4:45 a.m., April 21, on US 54, about 3.5 miles from Dalhart.
DPS said Devon Riddell, 25, of Dalhart, was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 southwest on the highway while Vasile Veverita, 62, of Rochester, New York, was driving a 2018 General Motors Box Van northeast.
For unknown reasons, the Dodge crossed over the center stripe into oncoming traffic and struck the headlight to the passenger headlight of the Box Van.
The Dodge then traveled off the roadway and into the ditch, where it rolled over multiple times, ejecting Riddell, who was not wearing a seat belt.
Riddell was pronounced dead at the scene.
Veverita was taken to a Dalhart hospital, where she was treated and released. She was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
The road conditions were dry and clear at the time of the crash.
The Texas Highway Patrol Troopers are investigating the crash.
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