Maria Mauricio and Jose Portillo Killed in Frightening Collision on FM 715 [Midland County, TX]

Midland County, TX (June 23, 2025) — Maria Mauricio and Jose Portillo lost their lives, and another suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision Sunday night at an intersection in Midland County.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on June 21 at the intersection of FM 715 and County Road 140.

Investigators said a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado was traveling west on County Road 140 when its driver failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection, colliding with a northbound 2000 Chevrolet Silverado.

Authorities identified the driver of the Colorado as 66-year-old Jose Ruiz Portillo of Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, 60-year-old Maria Angelica Beltran Mauricio, also of Meoqui, died at the scene.

The Silverado driver, 46-year-old Christopher Leigh Grado of Midland, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the cause of the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of Jose Ruiz Portillo and Maria Angelica Beltran Mauricio. We hope they find comfort and strength during this difficult time.

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