Devon Dallas Smith Injured in 18-Wheeler Accident in Midland County, TX
Midland County, TX — April 14, 2023, Devon Dallas Smith was injured as the result of an 18-wheeler accident at around 3:50 p.m. along F.M. 1788.
Preliminary information about the crash released by authorities indicates that it took place at the intersection of Farm-to-Market 1788 and Highway 349 (Tom Craddick Highway).

According to investigations from authorities, 26-year-old Devon Dallas Smith was said to be the driver of a Ford F-350 that was going northbound along F.M. 1788. At the Highway 349 intersection, police allege that a westbound tractor-trailer failed to yield to Smith while making a left turn onto southbound lanes. As a result, the pickup crashed into the side of the tractor-trailer.
The collision resulted in Smith sustaining injuries described as incapacitating. It appears no one else was hurt due to the crash. There was a recommendation for a failure to yield charge against the truck driver stated by authorities. Confirmation of official charges is not clear right now, and factors surrounding the crash also remain unclear pending further investigations.
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