Dawson County, TX — September 18, 2024, Matilde Herrera-Gutierrez was killed and one was injured following a truck accident at around 6:45 a.m. on Highway 137.
Preliminary statements from the Texas Department of Public Safety say that the accident happened a few miles south of Lamesa at TX-137 and F.M. 828.
According to officials, 34-year-old Matilde Antonio Herrera-Gutierrez was in a Ford F-350 going along F.M. 828. After Herrera-Gutierrez entered the intersection with Highway 137, it appears a southbound tractor-trailer crashed into the Ford. Due to the collision, Herrera-Gutierrez was killed. The 18-wheeler driver reportedly was seriously injured.
Right now, additional details about the crash remain unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One thing to keep in mind with serious commercial truck wrecks is they can be incredibly challenging for investigators without the right experience or equipment. There are all kinds of factors to consider, some of which drivers don’t always have control over.
Were there mechanical issues? Was there missing signage? Did someone experience a medical emergency? Did this happen due to a driver on the job forced to work unreasonable hours? Is this intersection notorious for accidents due to poor design or maintenance? Likely or not, these things happen. If authorities aren’t able to rule them out, then it’s likely independent investigations will have to pick up the slack for the victims and families involved to get the answers they deserve.
call us 
Email Us 
Text us