Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996 | 11:59 a.m.
Raymond C. Estell was driving westbound Wednesdsay afternoon on Interstate 10 when his car crossed the median and struck the eastbound rig, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Estell's car struck the rig near a fuel tank and the trailer burst into flames, the DPS said.
Estell was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the rig was not injured.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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