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TERRELL, Kaufman County, Texas, Nov. 12, 2026 — Two men died on Wednesday afternoon, November 11, after a wrong-way driver caused a head-on crash on Interstate 20 in Terrell, according to a Terrell police report. A third driver suffered minor injuries in the same crash.
The crash happened around 2 p.m. near mile marker 502, the Terrell Police Department said. Dispatchers reportedly received several 911 calls about a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-20 before additional calls came in reporting a head-on collision.
Police said a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado was headed the wrong way in the inside westbound lane when it struck a 2023 Ford F-250 driven by Alfonso Zuniga of Terrell. The Silverado then collided head-on with a 2025 GMC Sierra driven by a Tyler man, identified by authorities as Nicholas Landwermeyer, who died at the scene. The Silverado caught fire after the impact, and its driver was trapped inside and also died at the scene. Zuniga was treated for minor injuries.
Crash investigators with the Terrell Police Department are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the crash. Our condolences go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, and we wish the injured driver a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are wrong-way crashes so frequently fatal?
Because both vehicles are typically moving toward each other at highway speed, the combined impact speed is much higher than in a typical rear-end or side collision, leaving little time for either driver to react.
What time of day do wrong-way crashes happen most?
They are more common at night and in the early morning hours, usually involving confusion at highway ramps or impaired driving, though any wrong-way crash can happen at any hour.
What should I do if I spot a wrong-way driver?
Move to the right lane or shoulder, avoid trying to flag the driver down, and call 911 with your location and direction of travel so officers can respond quickly.
How can drivers lower the chance of a wrong-way collision?
Stay alert for wrong-way signs and pavement arrows, especially near ramps, and never enter a highway from an unfamiliar exit without checking signage carefully.
