Oscar Diaz-Garcia Killed in Dallam County Two-Vehicle Crash on US 54

Dallam County, Texas (February 28, 2022) – One person was killed early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Dallam County, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 1:45 a.m., February 27, on US 54, miles northeast of Dalhart.

Authorities said Oscar Diaz-Garcia, 27, of Grand Prairie, Texas, was driving northeast on the highway while another vehicle towing a semi-trailer was traveling southwest.

For unknown reasons, Garcia veered into the southwest lane and hit the rear left side of the semi-trailer that was being towed. 

The force of the impact caused Garcia to lose control, roll over, slide off the roadway and enter a ditch.

Garcia was killed in the crash. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The other driver was uninjured in the crash.

The Texas Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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