Deby Ortiz Lara Hospitalized in FM 1776 Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash [Ward County, TX]

Ward County, TX (August 14, 2026) – Deby Ortiz Lara, 35, of Coyanosa, was injured, while his 13-year-old boy passenger, also from Coyanosa, was killed in an FM 1776 multi-vehicle crash Wednesday evening.

It was before 8 p.m. when the horrible collision between four vehicles happened at the intersection with FM 1219.

Investigators determined a Ford F-350, driven by 42-year-old Leander resident, was southbound on FM 1219, approaching the intersection.

At the same time, a Volkswagen Passat, driven by Lara, was eastbound on FM 1776. 

Police said an International Harvester towing another International Harvester was westbound on FM 1776 and was turning left at the intersection.

According to the authorities, the Ford driver failed to yield the right of way, drove through the intersection, and crashed onto the Passat. 

The impact of the collision made the Passat to crash onto the International Harvester.

Troopers responded to the scene and declared a 13-year-old boy riding in the Passat, deceased at the scene. 

Furthermore, Lara sustained minor injuries and was rushed to Ward County Hospital. One of his passengers, Maria Francisca Yanez Alberto, 33, also of Coyanosa, also sustained minor injuries and was rushed to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Another child passenger Lara’s vehicle was seriously injured and was transported to University Medical Center in Lubbock. A second child also sustained minor injuries and was transported to Ward County Hospital.

The rescuers also transported the Ford’s driver to Ward County Hospital with minor injuries.

Officers are conducting a further investigation.

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The team at Sweet Lawyers extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the 13-year-old boy who died in this collision. Losing a loved one in such a tragic accident is never easy, and our thoughts are with those mourning this loss.

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