Frankie Hernandez Killed in Wilbarger County Three-Vehicle Crash on US 70 near Vernon

Wilbarger County, Texas (June 11, 2023) – One person was killed, and four others were injured Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Wilbarger County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened on June 10, on U.S. Highway 70, four miles southeast of Vernon.

DPS said 25-year-old Frankie Hernandez of Amarillo was driving an Isuzu truck on the highway when he failed to control his speed and struck a semi-trailer while it was attempting to make a turn.

A third vehicle was also hit.

Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four people were treated for non-incapacitating injuries.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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