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Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash on Highway 349: Expert Analysis of the Martin County Tragedy The impact of an 80,000-pound semi-truck is never just a statistic—it is a life-altering event that leaves families in communities like Odessa and Midland searching for answers. On April 28, 2026, the Permian Basin witnessed another devastating loss when 43-year-old Adrian Ortiz Cano of Midland died following a collision between two commercial vehicles on Highway 349. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigators, a Peterbilt semi-truck was traveling north near mile marker 306 in Martin County. Behind it, a Freightliner semi-truck driven by Cano was also heading north. When the driver of the Peterbilt attempted a right turn onto a private road, the Freightliner reportedly failed to control its speed, crashing into the Peterbilt’s trailer. The secondary impact caused the Freightliner to ignite. Tragically, Cano was pronounced dead at the scene. At Attorney911, we have spent 27+ years litigating catastrophic trucking wrecks. We know that behind every “failure to control speed” report is a complex web of corporate liability, potential FMCSA violations, and insurance company tactics designed to minimize the value of a human life. If you are a family member of someone lost in…