Gerardo Garcia Killed in Upton County Two-Vehicle Crash | Midland, Texas | October 10, 2025

A fatal two-vehicle collision in Upton County, Texas, resulted in the death of 38-year-old Midland resident Gerardo Garcia. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the incident occurred late on the night of October 10 along State Highway 349, where an Escalade towing a trailer was parked on the shoulder before executing an unsafe turn into the path of a southbound pickup. The pickup, driven by Garcia, struck the trailer and sustained catastrophic impact.

Authorities confirmed that Garcia died at the scene, while the driver of the Escalade was uninjured. The circumstances surrounding the decision to turn from the shoulder remain under active investigation by DPS. The crash marks yet another serious nighttime traffic fatality on rural West Texas highways, emphasizing ongoing concerns about roadway safety and visibility during late-hour travel.