Samuel Pennington Killed in Gaines County Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 82

Gaines County, Texas (August 21, 2021) – According to Texas DPS, two drivers were killed in a wrong-way crash Wednesday morning in Gaines County.

The fatal crash happened just after 7:37 a.m., on August 18, on U.S. Highway 82, just six miles west of Seminole.

DPS said Wilma Delk, 51, of Andrews, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado westbound in the eastbound lane of the highway when she collided head-on into an eastbound Jeep Wrangler driven by Samuel Pennington, 62, of Seminole.

Both Delk and Pennington were pronounced dead at the scene. They were not 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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