09-06-2025
DPS: Rear-end collision with semi leaves woman dead in Gaines County
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 31-year-old woman from Artesia, New Mexico, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Gaines County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
According to official reports, the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the intersection of US Highway 62 and County Road 213. Preliminary information from DPS investigators indicates that a 2012 Peterbilt truck, towing a trailer, was traveling eastbound in the left lane of US 62 when it began preparing to turn left onto CR 213.
A 2019 Kia Forte, also traveling eastbound behind the truck in the same lane, failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of the trailer, DPS said.
The driver of the Kia, identified as Miranda Mariah Greene, 31, of Artesia, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was reportedly wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver of the Peterbilt, identified as 55-year-old Klass Peters Banman of Seminole.
The investigation remains ongoing. No additional details have been released.
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