Both Cecil Kelley, 79, and Marissa Powell, 24, died in the 8:35 p.m. collision on Wednesday, December 25 on eastbound FM 765
Concho, County, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has identified two drivers who died after their vehicles collided head-on on FM 765 near Eola on Christmas Day.
The DPS identified the victims as Cecil Kelley, 79, and Marissa Powell, 24. One passenger, identified as Priscilla Kelley was seriously injured in the incident.
The DPS said a preliminary investigation showed that Powell was driving a vehicle eastbound on FM 765 when a westbound van, operated by Cecil, entered the eastbound lane and the two vehicles collided head-on. Powell’s car caught fire.
Cecil Kelley and Marissa Powell Killed, Priscilla Kelley Injured in Eola Head-on Collision on Christmas Day
Both Cecil and Powell were pronounced dead at the scene. Priscilla , who was a passenger in Ceci’s van, was seriously injured and was transported to Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.
Original Story
Concho, County, TX – The drivers of two vehicles were killed after their vehicles collided head-on collision near Eola on Christmas Day, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The deadly collision happened at about 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 on eastbound FM 765
The Texas DPS said a preliminary investigation showed that a vehicle was traveling eastbound on FM 765 when a westbound van entered the eastbound lane and the two vehicles collided head-on.
The eastbound car caught fire after the collision.
Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene by Concho County Judge Allen Amos.
A passenger in the van sustained serious injuries and was transported to Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.
The incident remains under investigation.
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