Patrick Daley Killed, 2 Injured in 2-Vehicle Accident on U.S. 62/82 in Brownfield
Patrick Daley Killed and Two Other People Hospitalized after Brownfield Crash on U.S. 62/82
Patrick Daley Killed, 2 Injured in 2-Vehicle Accident on U.S. 62/82 in Brownfield
Brownfield, Texas (May 3, 2018) – A teenager was killed and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Brownfield Wednesday afternoon, the Texas Department of Public Safety reported.
The incident happened at around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 on U.S. 62/82, about eight miles south of Brownfield.
DPS said a tractor-trailer was heading northbound on the roadway when a pickup rear-ended it.
Both vehicles went on fire after the impact.
Patrick Daley, 17, died in the crash while his two brothers, 9-year-old Bartley John Daley and 19-year-old James Daley were transported to University Medical Center in Lubbock with incapacitating injuries.
The driver of the semi-trailer, 55-year-old Jon McKechnie, was not injured.
As of 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, Daley was in serious condition and Daley was being evaluated in the emergency room.
The roadway was shut down and traffic was diverted onto the alternative road.
The incident remained under investigation.
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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