Viorel Lungu Killed in Semi-Truck Crash on US 54 near Stratford
Viorel Lungu Killed in Stratford Semi-Truck Crash on US 54
Stratford, Texas (June 11, 2020) – Two people were killed on Tuesday in a traffic collision involving three semi-trucks near Stratford, according to the Texas DPS.
The fatal crash occurred on June 9, on US 54.
DPS said 26-year-old Viorel Lungu, of Prospect Heights, Illinois, was driving a 2019 Freightliner Truck tractor towing a semi-trailer northeast on the highway.
Alexis Martinez, 26, was driving a 2020 International Truck tractor towing a semi-trailer southwest in the right lane of the highway.
Stephen Lott Jr., 40, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was driving a 2014 Freightliner Truck tractor towing a semi-trailer southwest in the left passing lane.
Due to the strong winds and blowing dirt that were causing little to no visibility, Lungu was unable to see the markings on the roadway. He crossed over the center stripe and crashed head-on into Lott’s vehicle.
Both semi-trucks became fully engulfed in flames after the crash and were destroyed.
In an attempt to avoid the collision, Martinez struck Lott’s truck.
Lungu and Lott were declared dead at the scene.
Martinez and his passenger, 20-year-old Skyler Nelson, were able to get out of the truck before it became fully engulfed in flames. They were treated and released at the scene. They were both wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Viorel Lungu.
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