Details Released in Fatal 3-Vehicle Accident in Martin County
The Texas Department of Public Safety has released more information on a deadly 3-vehicle accident that happened in Martin County, located between Midland and Lamesa.
The accident was first reported just before 2 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021, about 8 miles north of Midland on State Highway 349.
An accident report states that a Buick LaCrosse traveling south on State Highway 349 failed to control speed and nearly struck a vehicle that was making a turn onto the highway.
In trying to avoid a collision, the driver of the LaCrosse swerved and crossed into oncoming traffic on the other side of the highway, striking a northbound Hyundai passenger car.
Midland Officials Say Mass Vaccinations Going Well After Two Days
City, county, and hospital officials are feeling hopeful after two days of drive-thru vaccinations.
According to CBS 7, everyone from the mayor to the staff at Midland Memorial Hospital are hopeful that Midland has a hand in getting the pandemic under control.
“If I could just be corny enough to use a sports analogy, it feels like we’re at best in the second half, maybe the fourth quarter of this continued fight against COVID-19,” said Midland Mayor Patrick Payton.
Midland has their drive-thru vaccination site at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena and after Friday and Monday over 1,100 doses were given.
Lamesa man injured in 3 vehicle fatal crash near Midland (Source: File graphic) By Harrison Roberts | January 25, 2021 at 12:32 PM CST - Updated January 25 at 12:32 PM
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lamesa man was injured and a woman from Midland was pronounced dead after a 3 vehicle fatal crash near Midland Friday afternoon.
The crash happened on State Highway 349 and CR 3200, about 8 miles north of Midland, TX.
On Friday, Jan. 22, around 1:57 p.m. Toni Place, 56, of Midland and Miguel Montanez, 53, of Hobbs were traveling north on State Highway 349 side by side.
Toni Place was in the inside lane and Montanez was in the outside lane.
Fri, 01/15/2021 - 6:35pm
Catholic graveside funeral services for Felicia Landin, age 75, of Lamesa, TX. will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Dawson County Cemetery with Father Chacko Thadathil officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. Due to the Covid-19 area situation and for the safety of the family and our community face masks are required at the funeral home and cemetery with social distancing.
Visitation and viewing will be held at Gonzales Funeral Home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, January 18, 2021 with a Rosary prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. which will be live streaming on the Gonzales Funeral Home Facebook page.