Eddie Saenz Identified in Fatal Martin County Crash on Highway 349
MARTIN COUNTY, TX (January 5, 2023) – Officials identified 38-year-old Eddie Garcia Saenz of Mathis as the victim who died in a crash on Highway 349 on December 30.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the collision happened in the southbound lane around 11:14 PM. Based on a report, Saenz was driving a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer near mile marker 306 prior to the crash.
46-year-old Robin Jay Nelson of Lamesa was driving in the same direction in a 2020 Peterbilt truck with a trailer. As Nelson slowed down to turn, Saenz rear-ended the truck.
As a result, Saenz was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency crews took Nelson to Midland Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
As of now, the case remains under investigation.
We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Eddie Garcia Saenz.
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