Cornelio Schmidt Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. 380 in Yoakum County

Cornelio Schmidt Dies in Yoakum County Crash on U.S. 380

Yoakum County, Texas (May 15, 2018) – One person was killed in a fatal head-on collision on Tuesday morning in Yoakum County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The wreck happened at around 8:40 a.m. on U.S. 380, approximately one mile west of FM 1780.
DPS said Cornelio Krahn Schmidt, 39, of Seminole, was driving a Chevy pickup eastbound on U.S. 380 when one of the tires came off and caused her to lose control.
The pickup collided with an oncoming Dodge Ram pickup, driven by David Harder, 33, of Brownfield.
Schmidt died at the scene of the crash.
A passenger in harder’s truck, a five-year-old boy, was taken to a hospital with incapacitating injuries.
No other injuries were reported from the crash.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
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