Texas Department of Public Safety says a westbound vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane in a no-passing zone before the collision.
REEVES COUNTY, TX - October 24, 2026
Two drivers lost their lives in a collision on Friday morning on CR 302 in Reeves County, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The crash involved two semi-trucks.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday morning; first reported October 24, 2026
- Location: CR 302, Reeves County, Texas
- Type of crash: Collision between two semi-trucks
- Vehicles involved: Tractor-truck towing a trailer; tractor-trailer
- Injuries / fatalities: 2 fatalities
- Responding agencies: Texas Department of Public Safety
- Reported by: CBS7 Permian Basin, West Texas News; KOSA
Crash Overview
According to DPS, the collision happened on CR 302 on Friday morning. One driver was traveling westbound in a tractor-truck towing a trailer, and the other was traveling eastbound in a tractor-trailer. DPS said a westbound vehicle crossed the center line in a marked no-passing zone, entered the eastbound lane and struck the other vehicle.
DPS reported that both drivers were ejected from their vehicles. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation, and few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- Juan Pizano, 48, of Joshua, was driving the tractor-truck towing a trailer westbound. He died at the scene.
- Laydeker Chivas, 42, of Odessa, was driving the tractor-trailer eastbound. He died at the scene.
Investigation Status
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating. DPS reported that a westbound vehicle crossed the center line in a no-passing zone, which led to the collision. Reports do not state a final cause, and the investigation is ongoing.
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