Judy McGuire Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on FM 722 in Dumas
50-Year-Old Judy McGuire ID’d as 1 of 3 Victims Killed in Dumas Crash on FM 722
Dumas, Texas (July 17, 2022) – One of the three people who died Friday afternoon following a fiery two-vehicle crash near Dumas has been identified as Judy McGuire, 50, of Dumas.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the fatal crash happened about 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 on FM722, just west of Dumas.
DPS said McGuire was driving northbound on FM722 when her 2005 Acura RST veered into the opposite lane and hit a southbound 2018 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Martin Valdez, 59, also of Dumas.
Both vehicles caught on fire after the impact of the crash.
McGuire and his two juvenile passengers ages 12 and 8 were trapped inside the burning car and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Valdez was able to exit the burning vehicle. He was taken to Memorial Hospital in Dumas for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
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