Donavan Fricks Killed in Gaines County Two-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 62/180

Gaines County, Texas (May 29, 2021) – Two people were killed in a head-on collision Thursday afternoon in Gaines County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened on May 27, on US Highway 62/180, 10 miles west of Seminole.

DPS said Cynthia Y. DeLao, 46 of Hobbs, was driving a Jeep westbound on the highway when she attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and crashed head-on into a car driven by Donavan K. Fricks, 34, of Seminole.

DeLao and Fricks were pronounced dead at the scene.

DeLao’s passengers, Antonio M. Espinoza, 44, of Hobbs, a 4-year-old boy, and a 3-year-old girl, were taken to Seminole Hospital with non-incapacitating injuries.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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