LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday confirmed Peggy Appleton, 71, of Hobbs, passed away after a crash on Highway 62-82 outside of Ralls on Tuesday.

DPS said the crash happened around 11:30 a.m.

According to a crash report, a semi driven by a Sergio Aviles, 24, was heading southwest on U.S. 62, approaching the intersection. A pickup truck driven by Appleton was heading east. DPS said the semi disregarded the stop sign, went across the westbound lanes and struck the driver's side of Appleton's pickup. Both vehicles caught on fire after the crash.

DPS said Appleton was pronounced dead on scene. Her passenger, Terry Appleton, 78, was taken to University Medical Center in Lubbock with life-threatening injuries.

DPS said all parties wore a seatbelt. The poste

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