Man killed when tire hits windshield on Loop 250 in Midland

MIDLAND, TX – A 45-year-old man died earlier this month from injuries sustained in a crash caused by a tire malfunction, reports NewsWest 9.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Friday, November 1st, on Loop 250 in Midland. Officials have not provided a cross-street for the accident.

Police say that a westbound 2024 Ford F-350 was hauling a trailer when one of tires on the trailer became detached and struck the windshield of an eastbound 2018 Ford F-250.

The driver of the F-250, identified as Steven Michael Basden, lost control of his vehicle and struck the median barrier. Basden died the next day at an area hospital.

No other injuries have been mentioned in connection to the crash.

A full investigation is underway.

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