SAN ANGELO, TX — A failure to yield at a stop sign led to a fatal two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening at U.S. 277 and Reece Road, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
DPS identified the deceased driver as Jose V. Gallegos, 76, of San Angelo. Gallegos, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Judge Thomas Daniel.
Major Crash on US 277 at Reece Road Closes Highway on Dec 9, 2025
The crash happened at 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 9. Investigators said Gallegos was traveling west on Reece Road and failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign. His 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer was struck by a southbound 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander on U.S. 277.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 27-year-old from Christoval, was taken to Shannon Medical Center with minor injuries. DPS did not list any contributing factors beyond the failure to yield.
Troopers Conduct Thorough Investigation at Crash Scene That Closed US 277 on Dec. 9, 2025.
Weather conditions were clear and the roadway was dry.
US 277 crash at Reece Rd on Dec 9, 2025, had traffic backed up for miles in both directions.
Orange spray paint was used to mark the various points of the crash on US 277 at Reece Rd. on Dec. 9, 2025.
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