Two Killed and One Injured in Dimmit County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 85 at FM 468

Dimmit County, Texas (February 19, 2023) – Two people were killed, and another was injured early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Dimmit County, according to the deputies.

The fatal crash happened on February 18, on Highway 85 and FM 468.

Deputies said two vehicles were involved in the crash.

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released.

One person was airlifted to a San Antonio hospital for treatment.

No further details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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