Rigoberto Perez Injured in Midland County Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 20

Midland County, Texas (June 9, 2021) – Two people were killed, and another was injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Midland County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 10:20 a.m., June 7, on Interstate 20, 13 miles west of Midland.

DPS said Jarod Clement, 23, was driving a 2018 Dodge Ram when he rear-ended a 2003 Peterbilt semi-truck that had slowed to approach a construction zone.

The truck caught fire after the crash.

Clement and Lionso Rodriguez, 48, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The semi-truck driver, Rigoberto Perez, 46, was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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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