According to preliminary information released by the Department of Public Safety, a two-vehicle major crash occurred on FM 1788 approximately ½ mile north of SH 115 in Andrews County on March 15 at approximately 8:17 p.m.
A Dodge 2500 pickup was traveling southbound on FM 1788 when it veered into the northbound lane and collided with a Ford transit passenger van that was transporting the University of the Southwest men’s and women’s golf team. As a result of the crash, six students and one faculty member were killed.
On Saturday, March 12, SpringsFest will celebrate the history of Comanche Springs and gather memories of this iconic Texas spring with an event at the historic Annie Riggs Museum, 301 Main St, from 1:30-5:30 pm. The celebration will also include a performance by Ken Baucham, who will be making his first appearance in Fort Stockton.
March 1
Juan Antonio Garcia, of College Station at 10:19 a.m., officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Garcia on a warrant from COMM-possession of a controlled substance penalty group one more 200 grams less than 400 grams. Garcia will serve sentence and is still in jai.
