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Victim identified in deadly Martin Co. crash

DPS Troopers are on the scene of a deadly crash that occurred in Martin County. We're told the crash happened on Highway 349, two miles south of Highway 176, on Thursday night.
Scene of accident on Highway 349 (Source: KWES)
Scene of accident on Highway 349 (Source: KWES)

MARTIN COUNTY, TX (KWES) - UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Aaron Ruiz, 26, from Booker, TX. We're told he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

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DPS Troopers have confirmed that at least one person was killed in a crash on Thursday night in Martin County.

The crash happened on Highway 349, two miles south of Highway 176.

Officials say the vehicles involved were a Ford pickup truck and a semi.

Traffic was backed up in the area while officials were on the scene but the roadway has since reopened.

We'll keep you up-to-date with the very latest information as we receive it.

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