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11 cars involved in fiery weekend crash near Barstow, 1 person killed
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Katelyn Carlock , KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead after an eleven vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Ward County on I-20 . According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on July 19 at 4:45 a.m. police responded to a call about an eleven car crash that happened on I-20 on mile marker 51 going...
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Key takeaway According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on July 19 at 4:45 a.
Why this matters in The Midland
The fatal crash on I-20 in Ward County is a stark reminder of the dangers that come with driving on West Texas roads, particularly during inclement weather. With Midland resident Bryan Alejandro Peinado tragically losing his life, this incident hits close to home for the community. The fact that cloudy weather and wet road conditions contributed to the crash highlights the need for drivers to exercise extreme caution when traveling through the area, especially during the summer months when sudden rainstorms are common. As the investigation into the crash continues, residents of Midland will be watching to see what measures can be taken to prevent such devastating accidents in the future, and how local authorities will work to improve road safety on highways like I-20 that are critical to the region's transportation infrastructure.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead after an eleven vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Ward County on I-20 . According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on July 19 at 4:45 a.m. police responded to a call about an eleven car crash that happened on I-20 on mile marker 51 going...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 20, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Katelyn Carlock at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS). To learn more about how The Midland selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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