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Scott Burgess Killed, Gregory Dills Injured in Accident on 20 Freeway Scott Burgess Identified in Fatal Semi-Truck Accident in Ector County ECTOR COUNTY, TX (November 7, 2024) - Authorities identified 68-year-old Scott Allen Burgess of Shelby, North Carolina who died in an accident on 20 Freeway on October 27. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the collision happened near mile marker 104 around 11:00 AM. Based on a report, Burgess was a passenger in a 2024 International Truck traveling behind a 2022 Freightliner on the westbound side of the freeway. Due to unknown reasons, the Freightliner slowed down to avoid debris in the roadway. This is when the 2024 International truck experienced a blowout in its front right tire. The international truck then struck the 2022 Freightliner truck's trailer. As a result, Burgess suffered grave injuries and died in the incident. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Crews took the driver of the International truck, 60-year-old Gregory Lee Dills of North Carolina, to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa in stable condition. The driver of the Freightliner, 66-year-old John Collingsworth Jr. of Canton, did not sustain any injuries. As of now, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available. We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Scott Burgess and Gregory Dills. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, get in touch with The Alpha Accident Lawyers immediately. Let our experienced and dedicated accident attorneys help you navigate through this difficult time. Our team is trained to deal with insurance companies and ensure you get as much compensation as possible for your pain and suffering. We will fight to defend you from their aggressive and unfair tactics. Call us today at (800) 544-2696 to schedule a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, so you pay absolutely nothing unless we will your case. Moreover, you can request a copy of the police report from your accident.

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Scott Burgess Killed, Gregory Dills Injured in Accident on 20 Freeway [Ector County, TX]

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