The fatal collision was reported around 6:44 a.m. on February 24 on U.S. Highway 62 southwest of County Road 515.
Terry County, TX – A Brownfield man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle collision in Terry County, according to the Texas DPS.
The fatal collision was reported around 6:44 a.m. on February 24 on U.S. Highway 62 southwest of County Road 515.
DPS said 74-year-old Tommy Hanes, of Lubbock, was driving a 2016 Freightliner truck-tractor towing a semi-trailer southwest on the highway when he turned into a crossover to turn around and travel back northeast. The tractor-trailer stalled across both northeast lanes and was struck by a northeast 2017 GMC pickup driven by Rolan Tomlison, 45.
The GMC became wedged under the tractor-trailer after the collision.
Tomlison was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hanes was uninjured in the accident.
The DPS is investigating the accident.
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