Pecos, TX - Two Killed in Head-on Collision on TX-17

Pecos, TX (April 7, 2024) - On Thursday, April 4, two people were killed following a car accident in the Pecos area. The deadly accident occurred on TX-17 in Reeves County late that night. Local reports revealed that the driver of a Ford F-150 pickup truck was trying to pass a tractor-trailer when they collided with an oncoming vehicle. 

It was later revealed that 42-year-old Laura Archuleta was traveling northbound when they entered southbound traffic and crashed into a GMC Sierra driven by 22-year-old Juan Lopez. Archuleta suffered serious injuries and was flown to UMC in Lubbock for treatment. Both Lopez and his passenger, 40-year-old Luiz Zamora, were killed in the crash and pronounced dead at the scene. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Head-on Collisions in Texas

You can be seriously injured due to the actions of another driver at almost any time when traveling on the road. According to statistics, head-on collisions are among the deadliest kinds of collisions across the country. There is a good chance you or a loved one will sustain severe injuries in a head-on crash. While less than 2 percent of recorded crashes involve head-on collisions each year, these accidents account for a startling 10 percent of traffic fatalities. According to statistics, head-on collisions claim the lives of over 3,600 people every year, with many more suffering serious injuries. If someone close to you is unfairly killed in a crash, you must partner with a trained lawyer to pursue a wrongful death claim. 

It always challenging to deal with a family member's death. It is usually the surviving family members' responsibility to handle any ensuing losses after the fact. In order to deal with the aftermath of a crash, including planning funerals, paying medical bills, and resolving other resulting damages, many families postpone taking legal action. But, in order to safeguard your legal rights at this trying time, you need to act quickly. Some of the most difficult cases we deal with are wrongful death claims. To ensure that you get the fullest recovery possible, you need someone with experience handling these types of cases. 

Rasansky Law Firm is here to stand by your side if you recently lost a loved one in a car crash. The person responsible should be brought to justice and made to cover your damages. If you have any questions about your ability to pursue a claim, contact a Texas wrongful death attorney today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your case. We will be able to answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation, and we are ready to get started on your case as soon as possible.