Stephanie Stokes Killed in Midland County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 80

Midland County, Texas (June 17, 2022) – One person was killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Midland County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:40 p.m., June 16, on Highway 80, 2.6 miles west of Midland.

DPS said an International truck tractor was stopped on the highway, blocking both westbound lanes, and was trying to turn into the eastbound lanes.

A Ford Bronco was heading westbound in the left lane of the highway, and the driver tried to avoid hitting the truck tractor but ended up rear-ending it.

The Ford driver, 25-year-old Stephanie Ann Stokes of Andrews, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The truck tractor driver, 43-year-old Jesus Aaron Flores, was treated and released at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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