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Update: Victim identified in fatal Oct. 21 crash in Aransas County

Fatal Aransas County crash
Fatal Aransas County crash
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UPDATE: OCTOBER 24, 2022, 9:56 PM
The victim in Friday morning's deadly crash in Aransas County has been identified as 62-year-old Gary Brewer.

Gary Brewer's family said funeral arrangements are in place at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Aransas Pass.

"Gary will be missed dearly by his two daughters, Christy and Becky, as well as his son-in-law Phoenix and grandsons Jaxon and Damian. Gary was a loving man. A giving man. Our family asks for privacy during this difficult time," said the family of Gary Brewer.

ORIGINAL: OCTOBER 21, 2022 6:39PM

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on October 21, 2022, at approximately 9:35 a.m. on SH-188 in Aransas County.

According to DPS, the crash occurred after a Dodge Ram traveling westbound on SH-188 crossed the center stripe line and crashed head-on with a dump truck that was traveling eastbound.

Officials said the driver of the Dodge Ram was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The victim of Friday morning's crash will be identified once the next of kin is notified.

DPS Troopers are further investigating this fatal accident.

This is a developing story. Check back with KRIS 6 News for more updates.