1 Killed in Single-car Accident on U.S. 67 in Presidio, TX

Presidio, TX — July 5, 2024, a man was killed following a single-car accident at approximately 11:00 p.m. along U.S. Highway 67.

According to authorities, a 40-year-old man was traveling in a southbound pickup truck on U.S. 67 in the vicinity north of Shafter when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that the pickup may have been traveling at high speeds in the time leading up to the wreck. It reportedly failed to safely navigate a curve in the roadway, veering off of the road and rolling down a hill before coming to a stop.

The man—who had been the sole occupant of the pickup truck—incurred fatal injuries due to the wreck, according to reports, and was declared deceased at the scene. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.