I-20 and mile marker 156 near Stanton, Texas was the recent scene of a horrific crash that sent one vehicle up in flames. It happened at about 4:00 p.m. <\/p>\n
According to eyewitness reports and what the police were able to piece together, a pickup truck, heading east on I-20, veered out of the east travel lane, crossed the center median and ran straight into a big rig heading west. The head-on impact instantly killed 32-year-old James Alexander of Abilene and injured the trucker, Alfredo Varela.<\/p>\n
It was not clear whether Alexander had been driving while distracted, under the influence or had mechanical issues with his vehicle. These unanswered questions will take time to be sorted out as the police progress with their investigation of the accident. <\/p>\n
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