Stanton, TX - Three Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-20

Stanton, TX (March 28, 2024) - Three people were killed and three others hurt in the aftermath of a pileup collision in the Stanton area on Tuesday, March 26. The collision was reported on Interstate 20 near mile marker 151 late that night at around 7:26 p.m. Local sources indicated that three vehicles were involved in the accident. 

Local reports revealed that a 2019 Nissan Sentra was headed eastbound in the outside lane near a 2019 Ford Coachman that was in the inside lane. At the same time, a 2017 Ford F-250 pickup truck was traveling westbound. The Nissan swerved and hit the Coachman, causing the Ford to cross the center median, through a cable barrier, and into westbound traffic. The Coachman crashed into the oncoming pickup truck. 

The Nissan continued into the median after hitting the coachman where it overturned. One of the drivers, 25-year-old Victor Craven Jr. of Waco, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the pickup, 51-year-old Pedro Alvarez Ramirez of Midland, was also killed on impact. Another passenger in the F-250, 54-year-old Julio Lopez Leal of Mission, was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.  

19-year-old Maliyah Garcia of Big Spring and her passenger, 19-year-old Kevin Leyva, were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment. The driver of the pickup, 34-year-old Miguel Chel-Sanchez of Tenaha, was also hospitalized. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is underway. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of Victor Craven Jr., Pedro Alvarez Ramirez, and Julio Lopez Leal at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Deadly Car Crashes in Texas

You can never really know if or when a deadly crash will take place when sharing the road with another driver. Car accidents continue to be the leading cause of death and serious injury across the state of Texas. The state has not had a single day without a collision since November 2000. It is important that you are able to achieve maximum recovery after a serious crash by working with a trained attorney. 

Deadly car accidents are difficult for everyone involved. Surviving family members are often left to handle the aftermath of these crashes, and that means any resulting financial damages. You will likely want to seek justice if it is later found that someone else’s reckless actions contributed to a fatal accident. Only a trained Stanton wrongful death lawyer will be able to get you the maximum compensation you are owed. You do not want to be held liable for the reckless actions of another motorist. The experienced legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to fight for your full and fair recovery during this difficult time. If you have any questions about your case, we are ready to get to work and answer your concerns. Contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your case.