Baltazar Lara Killed, Noah Berry Injured in Head-On Collision on FM 1818 in Diboll

Diboll Man Baltazar Lara Killed, Noah Berry Injured in Crash on FM 1818 in Diboll

Diboll, Texas (May 8, 2018) – According to Texas Department of Public Safety, a 20-year-old  Diboll man was killed following a two-vehicle collision Sunday morning in Diboll.
The deadly collision took place on Sunday, May 6, on FM 1818, approximately four miles east of Diboll.
According to the DPS, Baltazar Lara Jr was driving a 2003 Dodge pickup west on FM 1818 when he, for yet undetermined reason, crossed the center of the road and hit a 2001 Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer driven by Noah Berry, 42, of Lovelady, head-on.
Lara was declared deceased at the incident scene while Berry was taken to CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin for medical attention, the DPS said.
An investigation into the accident is still ongoing.
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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