Midland, TX - Driver Killed, Trucker Hurt in Collision on CR 1232

Midland, TX (February 15, 2024) - On Sunday, February 11, a driver was killed, and a truck driver was injured following a two-vehicle collision in the Midland area. The accident was reported on County Road 1232 near County Road 1160 that night at around 10:27 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 2001 International truck with a trailer was headed southbound on CR 1160 when the driver of a Chevrolet Impala failed to yield at a stop sign. 

The driver of the Impala crashed into the trailer of the commercial truck. The driver of the Chevy, later identified as 24-year-old Edgar Alexis Camacho of Cortez, Colorado, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The operator of the truck was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. 

Emergency responders were present to render aid to the involved parties and clear the scene of the resulting debris. No additional information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas

Driving a truck can be a dangerous job. It is common for truckers to be seriously injured while operating their big rigs. Statistics show that almost 35 percent of truck drivers experience a work-related injury at least once during their careers. Sprains and strains are some of the most commonly reported injuries by truckers, making up nearly 40 percent of reported injuries. Almost 13 percent of trucker accidents with injuries involve driver fatigue, which is prevalent across the industry, with nearly 10 percent of truck-driver injuries being fractures. In the past ten years, the number of trucker fatalities has increased by nearly 25 percent. Almost one in five work-related deaths in 2020 involved the transportation industry. 

A serious semi-truck accident can happen in a matter of seconds and leave you with life-threatening injuries in the process. These types of cases are often complicated, and you need to be sure that you have a trained lawyer with proven experience handling truck injury claims in order to maximize your recovery. You do not want to leave your recovery to chance during this difficult time. If you want to strengthen your claim for compensation, partner with a trusted attorney as soon as possible. 

After a life-changing 18-wheeler crash, you need to make sure you have someone on your side. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you pursue a strong case if you are injured in an unexpected semi-truck accident. Our Midland semi-truck crash lawyers are here to answer any and all questions that you may have about your legal rights. Give us a call today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case with a trained attorney.