Laura Marin and Rosalva Marin Killed in Gaines County Two-Vehicle Crash on CR 211

Gaines County, Texas (July 14, 2021) – Three people were killed Monday afternoon in a head-on collision in Gaines County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened on July 12, on County Road 211, about 6.5 miles south of Denver City. 

DPS said Laura Marin, 40, of Denver City, was driving a Ford Expedition northbound when she entered the southbound lanes and crashed head-on into a Chevrolet 2500, pulling a trailer.

Laura and one of her passengers, Rosalva G. Marin, 64, of Denver City, were pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, 16-year-old Alexis Zamarippa of Seminole, was taken to Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, where she later died.

The Chevrolet driver was taken to Yoakum County Hospital for treatment.

All four people were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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