Passenger Martin Gonzales Rangel Dead in FM 2055 Vehicle Crash [Gaines County, TX]

Gaines County, TX (March 27, 2026) – Martin Gonzales Rangel, 19, of Denver City, was killed in an FM 2055 vehicle crash Tuesday night.

DPS officers said a 2024 GMC Sierra driven by Heriberto Gonzalez-Romero, was westbound on FM 2056.

At the same time, a 2012 Ford F-150 driven by driven by 27-year-old Jose Gonzalez, was northbound on FM 2055.

Police said Romero failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection and struck the Ford F-150.

The vehicle driven by Jose Gonzalez rolled over killing its passenger, Martin Gonzales Rangel, at the scene.

Jose Gonzalez sustained serious injuries and was rushed to University Medical Center in Lubbock.

Moreover, rescuers rushed two other passengers to Yoakum County Hospital with serious injuries. 

Romero was also hospitalized with minor injuries.

Traffic officers are investigating this collision.

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We at Sweet Lawyers are sending our sympathies to the loved ones of Martin Gonzales Rangel. We also wish those injured in this fatal crash a fast recovery.

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