Samuel Jones Lookadoo Dies in 2-Car Crash on Highway 349 [Martin County, TX]

Martin County, TX (March 11, 2026) — 46-year-old Samuel Jones Lookadoo of Lubbock lost his life Monday morning after a head-on collision along State Highway 349 in Martin County.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. near County Road 4800. Investigators determined that a Cadillac SRX traveling southbound drifted onto the roadway’s rumble strips. The driver then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to cross into the northbound lanes.

The Cadillac collided head-on with a Mercedes driven by Lookadoo. The impact left Lookadoo with fatal injuries, and authorities pronounced him dead at the scene.

The driver of the Cadillac, identified as 21-year-old Francisco Alex Ramos Valasquez, also from Lubbock, sustained minor injuries. Emergency responders transported him to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Samuel Jones Lookadoo. Losing a loved one in a tragic crash is devastating, and we hope his family finds comfort and strength as they grieve this profound loss.

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