Richard Vela, Felipe Avila Killed, 1 Injured in Truck Accident in Midland, TX
Midland, TX — April 8, 2024, Richard Vela and Felipe Avila were killed and one was injured due to a dump truck accident at 4:15 p.m. on Highway 349.
Preliminary details about the crash say it happened in north Midland in the 7100 block of North TX-349.

According to officials, 32-year-old Richard Vela, 39-year-old Felipe Avila, and one other were in a Ford F-350 going southbound on the highway. As they did so, a dump truck reportedly failed to yield to the Ford, and the vehicles collided.
The crash resulted in Richard Vela and Felipe Avila suffering fatal injuries. The third victim was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. There were no other confirmed injuries. Right now, factors surrounding the crash are unclear. Authorities have yet to say if they're considering charges. Investigations continue.

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