Chaparral man killed in 1 of 2 truck crashes along I-10 in Hudspeth County

HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas -- Two separate, but nearby, semi-truck crashes backed up traffic for miles along Interstate-10 westbound in Hudspeth County on Tuesday evening - with the second incident turning deadly and killing a New Mexico man.

The first crash happened around 5 p.m. near mile marker 95 and involved a tractor-trailer rig that jackknifed. There was no word of any serious injuries for that crash or what caused it to occur.

The second crash, which was deadly, happened around 8 p.m. near mile marker 101. It involved a semi that struck went off the road, struck a cement embankment and caught fire; the driver was unable to escape the truck.

Authorities on Wednesday identified the victim as 68-year-old Jose Ramirez of Chaparral, New Mexico.

Motorists reported being snarled in lengthy traffic backups on the interstate throughout Tuesday night due to the pair of crashes.