Midland man dies in wrong-way crash that caused four-vehicle pileup on I-20

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Texas
I-20 near mile marker 154 eastbound lanes
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Incident type
Semi truck, Crash

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Texas Today in Texas: A Midland man was killed when a Ford Explorer traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-20 collided head‐on with a Chevrolet Traverse. The impact caused a four‐vehicle pileup involving two semi‐trucks, injuring three people and leaving one driver dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ruben Ramirez Sanchez Driver Fatal
Abigail Santamaria Driver Injured
Joseph Anthony O'Kelley Driver Injured
Joe Jay Russo Driver Injured

Original reporting

Midland man dies in wrong-way crash that caused four-vehicle pileup on I-20

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