Matilde Herrera-Gutierrez Killed, Matthew Christy Hurt in Stop-Sign Collision on State Highway 137 [Dawson County, TX]
34-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Reckless Car Accident near Farm-to-Market Road 828
DAWSON COUNTY, TX (November 7, 2024) – Wednesday, Matilde Herrera-Gutierrez was killed and Matthew Christy was hurt in a stop-sign crash.
Authorities responded to State Highway 137 and Farm-to-Market Road 828 around 6:45 a.m., on September 18th.
Responding troopers determined that Herrera-Gutierrez was driving a Ford F-350 east on FM 828 when he approached a stop sign and failed to yield. As a result, the Ford struck a Kenworth trailer truck, driven by 45-year-old Christy.
The impact caused severe injuries to both drivers. Medical personnel later pronounced 34-year-old Herrera-Gutierrez dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, paramedics transported 45-year-old Christy to UMC Hospital for further treatment.
No other information was added by the troopers, and the crash remains under active investigation.
Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Matilde Antonio Herrera-Gutierrez.
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