Two dead after deadly crash involving semi-trucks in Reeves County

(Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).)
Published: Oct. 24, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two people are dead after a deadly crash in Reeves County on Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

A tractor-truck that was towing a trailer being driven by Juan Pizano, 48, of Joshua, was driving westbound on CR 302. Laydeker Chivas, 42, of Odessa was traveling eastbound on CR 302 in a tractor-trailer, said Texas DPS.

In a marked no-passing zone, the tractor-trailer that was driving west crossed the center line into the eastbound lane, driving on the wrong side and caused a collision with the other vehicle, said DPS.

Due to the force, both drivers were ejected, had fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.

This crash remains under investigation.

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