28-Year-Old Richard D. Preston, Jr., Killed in Ector County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 866

Ector County, Texas (March 6, 2020) – A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning in Ector County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash occurred just before 2:00 a.m., March 5, on FM 866.

DPS said Richard D. Preston, Jr., 28, of Odessa, was driving southbound behind a semi-truck.

The semi-truck then began making a right turn onto a lease road, and Preston drove into a barrow ditch and struck the right side of the truck.

Preston was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The semi-truck driver was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard D. Preston, Jr.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with the truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer or a wrongful death lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have lost a loved one in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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