Friona Woman Socorro Gallego Killed in Parmer County Crash on US 60

Parmer County, Texas (July 15, 2019) – A woman was killed in two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning in Parmer County, according to the DPS.

The accident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday, July 13, on US 60.

DPS said a Toyota Camry was traveling westbound on US 60 when the driver made a left turn to enter into the Cargill Meat Solutions and was struck by an eastbound bus carrying about 39 passengers.

The driver of the Toyota, identified as Socorro Gallego, 48, of Friona, was transported to Parmer Medical Center in Friona, where she was pronounced deceased.

Eight passengers on the bus were treated for minor injuries.

The DPS is conducting an investigation into the incident.