EARLY, TX — A 66-year-old Early man died and a 37-year-old Dublin man suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 67 east of Early on Nov. 2, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Bradley Randall Staub, of Early, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 6:20 a.m. in Brown County, DPS stated. Christopher Gomez, of Dublin, was taken to Hendrick Hospital in Brownwood and later transferred to Hendrick North Hospital in Abilene with incapacitating injuries.
The crash involved a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder driven by Staub and a 2026 Toyota Tacoma pickup driven by Gomez. Staub was not wearing a seat belt; Gomez was.
According to the preliminary investigation, Staub was traveling eastbound in the westbound passing lane of US 67 when his vehicle collided head-on with Gomez’s pickup, which was traveling westbound in the passing lane. Investigators suspect Staub was impaired due to a medical condition and intoxication. The investigation remains active and is awaiting toxicology results.
The posted speed limit was 75 mph. Weather was clear and roads were dry.
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