Eric Orange Hurt in Fatal Head-On Crash on Interstate 40 [Oldham County, TX]

Oldham County, TX (January 3, 2025) On Wednesday afternoon, Eric Orange was seriously hurt in a tragic crash on I-40 that killed Asaph Mecklenburg.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fatal wrong-way crash happened around 12:21 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40.

Reports say that the head-on collision claimed the life of 18-year-old Mecklenburg and left Orange seriously injured.

Authorities say that Mecklenburg, of Pagosa Springs, CO, drove a 2013 Hyundai Veloster eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-40. A 2023 Ford Bronco, traveling west, collided head-on with the Veloster due to Mecklenburg driving on the wrong side of the highway.

Mecklenburg was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries. Orange sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Asaph Mecklenburg. We also wish Eric Orange a full and swift recovery. If you or someone you know has been impacted by a similar incident, consider seeking legal guidance to protect your rights.

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