ANDREWS COUNTY, TX – A fatal crash occurred in Andrews County on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, near FM 1788 and SE CR 8000 at approximately 5:40 AM.
The preliminary information revealed that a 2014 Harley–Davidson Street Glide was traveling southbound on FM 1788. An unknown truck with a trailer, was traveling northbound on FM 1788. The driver of the truck failed to yield the right of way – turning left onto SE 8000, causing Harley-Davidson to collide with the trailer of the truck. The unidentified truck continued driving and has not been identified. The driver Harley-Davidson, identified as Ricky Scott Riojas, male, 20 years of age, of Seminole, TX, was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. This crash remains under investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
If anyone has information regarding this crash, please contact the Texas Department of Public Safety at 432-498-2131 or the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office at 432-523-5545.
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