Christopher Vargas Killed, Jesus Daniel Mesa-Pena Involved in Rear-End Collision on State Highway 158 [Midland County, TX]
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26-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Accident near East County Road 160
MIDLAND COUNTY, TX (February 10, 2025) – Tuesday morning, Christopher Vargas died in a rear-end collision on State Highway 158.
Police officers responded to the scene just before 6:50 a.m., near East County Road 160 on January 21st.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Vargas was driving a 2021 Dodge Ram 2500 in the westbound lanes. The Dodge was behind a 1996 Freightliner with a trailer driven by 27-year-old Jesus Daniel Mesa-Pena.
Furthermore, Vargas failed to slow down and crashed into the back of Mesa-Pena. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, 26-year-old Vargas died at the scene.
Meanwhile, Mesa-Pena did not obtain any injuries from the collision, and further investigation is still ongoing.
Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Christopher Aaron Vargas who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.
Losing a loved one in a car accident can have devastating effects on the emotional and financial well-being of those left behind. Let the personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James help you during this trying time. Call us today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation.
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