Crane County, TX — January 6, 2026, John Bryant was killed as the result of a truck hit-and-run accident late Tuesday along Highway 329.

Authorities report that the crash took place around 10:20 p.m. near mile marker 250 of Highway 329 on eastbound lanes.

Investigators said that 42-year-old John Mathew Bryant of Imperial was in a Kia Soul going eastbound along TX-329. The Kia crashed with the trailer of a sand hauler tractor-trailer. Afterward, the truck reportedly left the scene.

Due to the crash, John Bryant was killed. Authorities have not said if the truck has been located. The trailer may have damage and blue paint transfer, according to reports.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

The more information authorities can put out to the public, the more likely it is someone comes forward to help identify the truck or the driver involve in this crash. I've had cases where even months after a crash, someone was able to connect the dots and come forward with a name. It could be an employer, a co-worker, a family member, a neighbor, or just an attentive member of the community. It could even be that businesses or residences along the road have cameras which may have caught the truck on video. Drivers who were on the road at the time may also remember seeing a company name or logo. The more eyes that are on this information, the better the odds of getting a just resolution.