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Fatal collision: Texas DPS trooper, driver in Brewster County
By Jesse Zaragoza at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Monahans man died on Tuesday from a head-on collision with a Texas DPS trooper at US 67 in Brewster County. According to the Texas DPS, Erik Alberto Hernandez, 28 years old, was traveling westbound on US 67 when, for reasons unknown," drove into the eastboun...
Key takeaway According to the Texas DPS, Erik Alberto Hernandez, 28 years old, was traveling westbound on US 67 when, for reasons unknown," drove into the eastbound lane and collided head-on [...
Why this matters in The Midland
The fatal collision on US 67 in Brewster County raises concerns about highway safety in the Permian Basin area. As the region continues to experience growth due to the oil and gas industry, the roads are seeing increased traffic, which can lead to a higher risk of accidents. The fact that the collision occurred on a major highway like US 67, which connects Midland to other parts of West Texas, highlights the need for vigilance and caution among drivers. The Texas DPS will likely investigate the cause of the collision, but for now, the community is left to mourn the loss of a young life. The incident also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers, like the Texas DPS trooper involved, face every day while working to keep the public safe.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Monahans man died on Tuesday from a head-on collision with a Texas DPS trooper at US 67 in Brewster County. According to the Texas DPS, Erik Alberto Hernandez, 28 years old, was traveling westbound on US 67 when, for reasons unknown," drove into the eastboun...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.
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