One Pronounced Dead as a Result of Fatal Crash South of Midland

One person has been pronounced deceased as a result of a crash that took place on Saturday, January 21, 2023, in Midland County, Texas. According to Texas Department of Public Safety, law enforcement authorities responded to a fatal multi-vehicle 18-wheeler crash that took place on Interstate 30 near I-45. The crash occurred at 7:32 am on SH 349, 16 miles south of Midland. The investigation revealed that William Edward Jansen was driving a trailer in a private driver just west of SH 349.

The deceased, a 22-year-old Colton Allen Turner was traveling southbound on SH 349. Jansen failed to yield the right of way from a private driver and entered SH 349 making a left turn, northbound, resulting in a collision with Turner.  

Unfortunately, Turner was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by Midland EMS.

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