Texas

Jesus Arturo Ruiz Killed in Accident at Ranch Rd 652 in Loving County, TX

Date of Accident
February 27, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jesus Arturo Ruiz
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

652 Ranch Rd, Kermit, Loving County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at Ranch Rd 652 in Loving County, TX on February 27th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11 p.m. According to initial investigation, a heavy duty truck operated by 53-year-old Jesus Arturo Ruiz was headed westbound on Ranch Rd 652 when it reportedly crossed into eastbound lanes for unknown reasons and side-swiped a truck operated by 24-year-old Jesus Moyers-Torres. The impact caused the truck to overturn, causing Ruiz fatal injuries at the scene. Moyer-Torres was hospitalized in stable condition.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
Ranch Rd 652
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer side-swiped another commercial truck

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