Chillicothe man killed in accident on U.S. 283
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number Injured: 1 Number killed: 1
Date & Time: 06/20/23, 6:20 A.M.
County: Wilbarger
Location: U.S. Highway 283 (US 283) and Farm to Market Road 91 (FM 91) – (14 miles north of Vernon)
Posted Speed Limit: 75
Vehicle 1: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, sports utility vehicle
Vehicle 2: 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck
Driver Vehicle 1: DECEASED
Ayala, Carlos Jose, 52 years of age, male of Chillicothe, Texas
Seatbelt: Yes
Death Information: Pronounced dead on 6-20-23, at 7:52 A.M., at Wilbarger General Hospital by Dr. Manchaca
Driver Vehicle 2:
Chambers, Cherokee Lynne, 53 years of age, female, of Vernon, Texas
Seatbelt: Yes
Injury Information: Non-incapacitating Injury – stable condition
Description: Preliminary investigation revealed that Vehicle 1 was traveling east on FM 91 approaching the intersection of US 283. Vehicle 2 was traveling north on US 283. Vehicle 1 disregarded the stop sign and failed to stop before entering the intersection of FM 91 and US 283. Vehicle 1 entered the pathway of Vehicle 2 causing this crash. Vehicle 2 struck Vehicle 1 in the intersection. Vehicle 1’s driver was transported to the hospital and later died.
Weather Condition: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry
Investigated by: Trooper Ernie S. Mejia, Texas Highway Patrol- Vernon
Assisted by: Trooper Jalen M. Sandoval, Texas Highway Patrol – Vernon
Trooper Russell Conkling, Texas Highway Patrol – Vernon