Fernando Ramirez Killed, Perry Murray and Ray Clark Jr Injured in Blossom Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 82

Blossom, Texas (August 4, 2020) – According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, one person was killed, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Blossom.

The fatal crash occurred around 12:01 a.m., August 3, on Highway 82.

DPS said Ray Clark Jr., 61, of Paris was driving a 2001 Buick westbound on the highway when he veered into the eastbound lane and struck a 2001 Ford Taurus driven by Perry Murray, 69 Clarksville.

Clark and Murray were taken to Paris Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Murray’s passenger, Fernando Ramirez, 68, of Clarksville, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fernando Ramirez.

“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.