Deaf Smith County, TX — January 3, 2026, Otis Jackson and one other were injured following a car accident at around 6:45 p.m. along FM 809.
Preliminary information about the accident says that it happened west of Amarillo at the intersection of FM 809 and County Road 29.
According to officials, 77-year-old Otis Jackson was in a Ford F-150 going westbound through the intersection. A Ford F-250 was going southbound. At the intersection, the two trucks crossed paths and collided.
Due to the accident, Otis Jackson was seriously injured. A passenger from the F-250 had moderate injuries. No other details are available at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Crashes out in rural areas like this can sometimes be uniquely complex. Rural police departments don’t often have the resources and personnel that a large city department does. As a result, officers might lack the time or tools they need to do a proper accident reconstruction. This is why I always talk about the importance of following up with authorities early and often.
Simply put, if victims and families want to be sure the whole story is told fairly, they need to be sure investigators are asking the right questions. If it seems authorities are able to address all concerns thoroughly, that’s generally a sign they’re doing good investigations and letting the evidence speak for itself. But if authorities start to leave doubts and concerns, that may be a sign that independent investigators need to step in and pickup the slack.
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