Diana Salazar Dead in 3-Vehicle Crash on Highway 349 [Midland, TX]

Midland, TX (February 27, 2025) – Diana Salazar, 35, of Midland, was killed in a 3-vehicle crash on Highway 349 Tuesday night.

It was around 7:29 p.m. when a 2014 Toyota Corolla driven by Diana Salazar was northbound on the freeway.

At the same time, a 2007 Dodge Ram driven by Rocky Lopez, 33, of Midland, was speeding south and attempted to pass a 2022 Dodge Ram with a trailer driven by Sergio Arturo Garza, 26, of Del Rio.  

Lopez sideswiped the trailer and swerved into the northbound lanes, where he struck Salazar’s vehicle head-on.

Sadly, Salazar was killed at the crash scene.

Lopez sustained serious injuries and was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital.

Garza was not hurt in the collision. 

The authorities are still investigating and said all three drivers were wearing seatbelts when the crash happened. 

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Diana Salazar. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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