Driver Injured in I-20 Deadly Rear-End Crash
Crane County, TX (August 1, 2024) – 49-year-old Sean Guy Morris of Gardendale was killed in a vehicle carsh on Interstate 20 Tuesday morning.
It was about 9 a.m. on July 30 when the four-vehicle crash happened on the westbound highway at mile marker 90.
DPS troopers said Morris was driving a 2019 Toyota Tundra and was waiting at a standstill behind a Kenworth Truck with trailer driven by 52-year-old Armando Valencia.
A westbound 2024 Ram 2500 driven by 32-year-old Colton Gerrel rear-ended Morris.
The impact of the collision made Morris’ car to rear-end Valencia’s Kenworth truck.
Gerrel continued into the outside lane and struck a 2019 Ford F-150 driven by 24-year-old Brian Ramos-Portillo.
Unfortunately, Morris was killed at the crash scene.
The medical team rushed Gerrel to Odessa’s Medical Center Hospital with serious injuries.
Meanwhile, Valencia and Ramos-Portillo were not hurt in the collision .
The authorities are investigating this fatal collision.
Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
A Legal Claim May Help Sean Guy Morris’ Family
Traffic accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease, despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.
The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents are becoming rampant. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an accident during their life.
That is why it is vital to contact us if a loved one dies in a traffic accident.
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To the bereaved of the deceased in this collision, call us. You don’t need to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence. Our legal experts will find the best possible outcome for our clients.
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