Wrong-way collision near Muleshoe claims Jose Cal Cucul

PARMER CO., TX – A 45-year-old man died last Friday in a two-vehicle crash caused by an alleged drunk driver in southeast Parmer County.

According to abc 7 Amarillo, the accident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. on TX-214 between Friona and Muleshoe and around 75 miles southwest of Amarillo.

Police say that the driver of a southbound Honda Civic was intoxicated when he entered the northbound side of the highway and collided with a northbound Nissan Maxima.

The driver of the Nissan, identified as Jose Cal Cucul of Muleshoe, died at the scene.

Medics transported the wrong-way driver, since identified as Saul Rodriguez-Cruz of Friona, to an area hospital with non-critical injuries.

Charges against Rodriguez-Cruz are pending, as the investigation continues.

The loss of a loved one in a car accident can cause long-term financial and emotional difficulties for the surviving family members. If you’re grieving such a loss in Parmer County, please know that the Texas wrongful death attorneys at The Benton Law Firm are here to represent your family’s best interests and to fight for the justice you are owed. Call us today at (214) 777-7777 or reach us online for a free consultation.

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