Midland County, TX — July 26, 2025, William Smith and Henry Vela were killed and one was injured after a car accident at 1:20 a.m. on I-20.
According to initial details on the accident, it happened near the Midland International Airport on westbound lanes of the interstate.
Investigators said that 68-year-old William Randolph Smith and a 52-year-old woman were in one vehicle while 34-year-old Henry Anthony Vela was in another. Those vehicles reportedly collided head-on along the westbound lanes of I-20.
Due to the accident, both William Smith and Henry Vela were killed. The woman riding with William Smith reportedly had serious injuries. Right now, further information cannot be confirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Vehicles colliding head-on along a divided interstate raises serious red flags. Most glaring among them is the possibility of alcohol. A lot of crashes like this involve a driver who was unlawfully over-served by a bar or similar establishment to the point of dangerous intoxication. That alcohol provider may need to face consequences if they broke the law and contributed to a deadly crash.
That said, other possibilities can’t go overlooked without proper consideration. These accidents can also happen due to things like medical conditions, poor signage, lack of lighting, faulty road design, or other unusual emergencies. People lost their lives here, and that deserves a thorough look into all possible factors so the families know they’re getting the full story.
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