Midland crash suspect faces murder charge after second victim dies

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Midland, Texas
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Incident type
Pursuit, Crash, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Midland Texas in Midland, Texas: On June 1, Roberto Pando III chased a pickup truck through Midland and crashed, killing 18‐year‐old James Baker and severely injuring four other passengers. On June 9 investigators learned that one of the injured occupants had died from injuries sustained in the collision.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
James Baker Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Roberto Pando III Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Midland crash suspect faces murder charge after second victim dies

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