Weatherford, TX – Fatal Road Rage Crash on I-20 Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

Weatherford, TX (January 2, 2025) – A tragic road rage incident on I-20 near Oakridge Drive claimed the life of one person and left four others injured on Thursday morning, January 2. According to preliminary information from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the crash occurred when a Honda CRV, traveling eastbound, was cut off by a Jeep. The Jeep reportedly slowed abruptly, causing the CRV to swerve, lose control, and roll over into the westbound lanes of traffic. The driver of the CRV, identified as 21-year-old Marianna Dickerson, along with passengers Cosme Espinoza, 33, of Lancaster, and Leah Gutierrez, 41, of Dallas, were ejected from the vehicle. Tragically, Espinoza was pronounced dead at the scene. Dickerson, Gutierrez, and two additional passengers, Jae-Sun Clampitt, 18, and Brandon Tristan, 23, were transported to a Fort Worth hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Jeep fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. DPS officials are actively investigating the crash as a road rage incident and are urging witnesses to come forward with any information.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Cosme Espinoza and hope for a quick recovery for those injured.