Glasscock County, TX (April 9, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday evening in Glasscock County left one man dead and another injured.
The collision occurred around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 137 and Farm-to-Market Road 2401. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2020 Mack Pinnacle truck with a trailer was traveling northbound on SH 137, while a 2020 Ram 2500 was traveling westbound on FM 2401.
Investigators said the driver of the Ram failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign, resulting in a collision with the truck.
The driver of the Ram, identified as 42-year-old Joseph Wayne Summers of Blanchard, Oklahoma, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed he was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The driver of the Mack truck, identified as 57-year-old Osmanli Leyva Bauta of Midland, was also wearing a seatbelt and was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.
The crash disrupted the area as crews responded and worked to clear the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional details may be released as they become available.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
Why Failure to Yield at Rural Intersections Can Be Deadly
Crashes at rural intersections often occur when drivers fail to properly yield at stop signs or misjudge the speed of oncoming traffic.
Highway traffic may be moving faster, leaving little time to react when a vehicle enters the roadway unexpectedly.
Even when seatbelts are used, the force of impact in these situations can result in severe or fatal injuries.
