1 Killed, 2 Injured in Wrong-Way Accident on Northbound FM 1788
ANDREWS COUNTY, TX (March 11, 2024) – Peter Edin Bouton died early Friday morning in a wrong-way collision on northbound FM 1788. Police officers responded to the scene around 6:12 a.m.
Reports indicate that Bouton, a 32-year-old resident of Lufkin, drove his southbound 2017 Toyota Corolla into the northbound lanes. This resulted in a collision with an oncoming Dodge Ram 2500.
Due to the extent of his condition, Bouton was pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, 54-year-old Jabier Luna, the Dodge driver from El Paso, was transported to a nearby hospital for additional treatment. Additionally, 22-year-old Rogelio Herrera, a passenger in the Dodge from Rio Grand City, Texas, was taken to a hospital by medics.
An ongoing investigation aims to uncover more details about the incident, and further information will be provided once available.
In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the families of Peter Edin Bouton. May you find comfort and strength during this time.
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