Toni Place Killed in Martin County Three-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 349

Martin County, Texas (January 26, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in Martin County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 1:57 p.m., January 22, on State Highway 349, eight miles north of Midland.

DPS said a Hyundai and an 18-wheeler were traveling northbound on the highway while a Buick Lacrosse was traveling southbound.

The Buick driver failed to control their speed and nearly hit a vehicle that was turning left in front of it. It then entered the northbound lane and crashed into the Hyundai. The impact pushed the Hyundai into the 18-wheeler.

The Hyundai driver, Toni Place, 56, of Midland, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Buick driver, Casey Ketchersid, 31, of Lamesa, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 18-wheeler driver was uninjured in the crash.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statutes which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.