Matilde Herrera-Gutierrez Killed, Matthew Christy Injured in Car Accident on Highway 137 [Lamesa, TX]

Matilde Herrera-Gutierrez Dies after Lamesa Accident on Highway 137 and FM 828

 
LAMESA, TX (September 25, 2024) — 34-year-old Matilde Antonio Herrera-Gutierrez, of Midland, died in an accident on Wednesday, September 18.
 
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident occurred on Highway 137 and FM 828 at around 6:45 a.m.
 
DPS said the initial information determined that 45-year-old Matthew Christy, of Lamesa, drove a Kenworth semi with a trailer southbound on Highway 137. At the same time, Herrera-Gutierrez drove a Ford F-350 eastbound on FM 828.
 
Then Herrera-Gutierrez ignored a stop sign on FM 828 at the intersection of Highway 137. After that, he struck Christy’s vehicle.
 
Emergency responders pronounced Herrera-Gutierrez dead on the scene.
 
Meanwhile, paramedics transported Christy to University Medical Center in serious condition.
 
There were no reports of whether Christy and Herrera-Gutierrez wore their seat belts at the time of the collision.
 
DPS continues to investigate the accident.

Our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Matilde Herrera-Gutierrez.

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