Fatal crash on Interstate 20 in Reeves County

Johnny Leeallen Triplett failed to control his speed and struck Jerry Don Scroggins from the...
Johnny Leeallen Triplett failed to control his speed and struck Jerry Don Scroggins from the rear and died on the scene. (MGN)(MGN)
Published: Nov. 20, 2022 at 1:01 PM CST
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REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - According to Texas DPS, a fatal crash occurred on IH-20, 19 miles southwest of Toyah, in Reeves County.

The investigation determined that Johnny Leeallen Triplett, 65, was traveling westbound on IH-20 near mile marker 3.

The second driver, Jerry Don Scroggins, 48, was also traveling westbound and was stopped in the right lane due to backed-up traffic on the roadway.

Triplett failed to control his speed and struck Scroggins from the rear and died on the scene.