Semi-Auto Crash Kills Dalhart Man

A Semi versus a Toyota crash near Dalhart claimed the life of Damon Whaley early Friday, April 22nd.

Whaley, 39 years old of Dalhart, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Dallam County J.P.

He is reported to have traveled northbound on U.S. 87, behind a Peterbilt tractor-trailer, When the truck slowed to make a turn into a driveway. The Toyota did not pay attention to the turning vehicle and plowed into the semi in the rear.

The driver of the semi, 58-year-old Billy Morgan of Dalhart did not receive any injuries.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating.