A Dalhart resident was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Sherman County on Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, about 20 miles east of Dalhart, a 2012 Nissan Altima was traveling west on FM 297 when it entered the eastbound lane for an unknown reason, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. (DPS).
Hector Chicaj, 23, of Dalhart, was driving the Nissan when it left the roadway and entered the south ditch, where it overturned. DPS said Chicaj, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Sherman County Justice of the Peace Brenda Acker.
The posted speed limit was 75mph and road conditions were dry and clear at the time of the accident, which remains under investigation.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Dalhart driver ejected in rollover crash on FM 297 in Sherman County
