Leosbel Hernandez Killed in Ector County Semi-Truck Crash on State Highway 302 and FM 866

Ector County, Texas (October 5, 2021) – A Florida man was killed Sunday afternoon in a semi-truck crash in Ector County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:37 p.m., October 3, at the intersection of State Highway 302 and FM 866, nine miles west of Odessa.

DPS said Leosbel Hernandez, 52, of Miami, Florida, was driving a semi-truck eastbound on SH 302 while another semi-truck was traveling southbound on FM 866.

The driver of the other semi-truck failed to yield the right of way at the intersection and crashed into the semi-truck driven by Hernandez.

Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other driver was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Texas. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with the truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a wrongful death lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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