Enrique Gonzalez was killed after he entered the wrong way and collided head-on with another vehicle on Highway 53
Bell County, TX – A 64-year-old man was killed and two other people were injured in a head-on collision on State Highway 53 east of Temple Monday evening, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The crash occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m. on November 2, 2026, on SR-53 near Limewood Lane.
DPS said an eastbound Ford Fusion drove into the wrong side of the roadway for an unknown reason and struck an oncoming Dodge Ram head-on.
The Ford driver pronounced dead at the scene. The DPS identified him as Enrique Gonzalez of Buckholts.
The driver and passenger of the Dodge Ram were transported to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.
Highway 53 was closed between Little Flock and Limewood Lane for several hours while authorities investigated and cleared the scene. The roadway has since reopened.
No additional information was provided. The crash remains under investigation.