Texas

James William Featherston, Jose Alferez Castillo Killed in Accident at State Hwy 349 in Midland, TX

Published on: August 4, 2022

Date of Accident
August 3, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
James William Featherston, Jose Alferez Castillo
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 349, Midland, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed two people at State Hwy 349 in Midland, TX on August 3rd, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 5 a.m. According to investigators, a semi-truck operated by 55-year-old Jose Alferez Castillo was headed southbound approaching the intersection of County Rd 140 as a Dodge Ram 2500 operated by 38-year-old James William Featherston approached eastbound. Initial reports suggest the Dodge failed to yield right of way, leading to a collision between the vehicles that saw both become engulfed in flames. Both drivers suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Additional details were not provided.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram 2500, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
State Hwy 349
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram 2500 and semi-truck were involved in a collision that caused both vehicles to catch fire

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