Texas

Orlando Bustos, Sheridan Mercer Killed in Accident at Hwy 136 near Borger, TX

Published on: June 19, 2023

Date of Accident
June 19, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Orlando Bustos, Sheridan Mercer
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Texas 136, Borger, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at Hwy 136 near Borger, TX on June 19th, 2023. Police say it happened around 3 a.m. and involved a head-on collision between vehicles. Investigators allege a Kia Optima headed eastbound veered into westbound lanes for unclear reasons before calling head-on with a westbound Hyundai Elantra. The collision killed both the driver of the Kia, 35-year-old Orlando Bustos, and the driver of the Hyundai, identified as 21-year-old Sheridan Mercer. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Hwy 136
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Two vehicles collided head-on under unclear circumstances

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