Accident News

At Least 1 Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on FM 485 in Milam County

At Least One Person Killed in Milam County Crash on FM 485 near CR 260 Milam County, Texas (August 3, 2023) – A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of at least one person in Milam County Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. The deadly crash happened on FM 485 near CR 260 on Wednesday, August 2. Authorities said two vehicles were involved in the crash. No further details were provided. The crash remains under investigation. Common Causes of Automobile Accidents There are many different reasons why [...]

Brenton Vaughan Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Texas 62 in Orange County

Brenton Vaughan ID’d as Man Killed in Orange County Crash on Texas 62 near Interstate 10 Orange County, Texas (August 3, 2023) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the man who died following a traffic crash last week in Orange County as 30-year-old Brenton Vaughan of Bridge City. The deadly crash occurred at the intersection of Texas 62, just south of Interstate 10, on July 29. DPS said a 2024 Peterbilt truck semi-trailer pulled out from Pilot Travel Center [...]

1 Killed after 18-Wheeler Hits Overturned Pickup Truck on Interstate 10 in Orange

One Killed in Orange Crash on Interstate 10 Orange, Texas (August 3, 2023) – One person was killed in a traffic collision in Orange early Thursday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The fatal crash happened at around 2:30 a.m. on Interstate 10 near mile marker 877. DPS said a Ford F-150 was traveling on Interstate 10 when the driver failed to maintain its lane and crashed into a concrete barrier. The impact caused the Ford truck to overturn [...]

6 Injured in Crash at I-40 and Hope Road in Amarillo

Six Injured in Amarillo Two-Vehicle Crash at I-40 and Hope Road Amarillo, Texas (August 3, 2023) – Six people were injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Amarillo, according to the Texas DPS. The crash happened around 11:45 a.m., August 2, at the intersection of I-40 and Hope Road. DPS said a BMW SUV was traveling on I-40 service road approaching a stop sign. A dump truck was traveling on Hope Road, approaching the intersection. The driver of the BMW failed to [...]

Lisa Merxbauer, Robin Williams Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at US 84 and Business US 84 near Roscoe

Lisa Merxbauer and Robin Williams Killed in Roscoe Two-Vehicle Crash at US 84 and Business US 84 Roscoe, Texas (August 3, 2023) – Two people were killed, and another was injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash 800 feet northwest of Roscoe, according to the DPS. The fatal crash happened around 4:51 p.m., August 1, at the intersection of US 84 and Business US 84. DPS said Lisa Whisenant Merxbauer, 66, of San Antonio, was driving a car southeast at the intersection [...]

Samuel Oatman Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on SH 19 in Van Zandt County

Samuel Oatman Killed in Van Zandt County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 19 Van Zandt County, Texas (August 3, 2023) – A man was killed, and a woman was injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Van Zandt County, according to the Texas DPS. The fatal crash happened around 3:56 p.m., August 1, on State Highway 19. DPS said a 2005 GMC Yukon and a 2005 Volkswagen GLI were traveling northbound on the highway. The GMC failed to control its speed [...]

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 485 in Cameron

One Killed and One Injured in Cameron Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 485 near CR 260 Cameron, Texas (August 3, 2023) – One person was killed, and another was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Cameron, according to a local news source. The fatal crash happened just after 4:00 p.m., August 2, on FM 485 East near County Road 260. According to the report, an SUV collided with a van. The van driver was killed in the crash. Their identity has not [...]

2 Injured in Fiery Tanker Truck Accident on U.S. Highway 75 in Plano

2 Hospitalized after Plano Crash on U.S. Highway 75 near Parker Road Plano, Texas (August 2, 2023) – Two people were hospitalized after a fiery crash involving a tanker truck on Wednesday morning in Plano, according to police. The wreck occurred at about 5:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 near Parker Road. Police said the tanker truck lost control and slid on the road, hitting three other vehicles. The tanker then caught fire. Two people sustained non-life threatening injuries and [...]

Abram Moreno Killed in Rear-End Collision on U.S. 81 in Wise County

Abram Moreno ID’d as Driver Killed in Wise County Crash on U.S. 81 near County Road 4843 Wise County, Texas (August 2, 2023) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the driver who died following a traffic crash on Monday evening in Wise County as Abram Moreno, 29, of Boyd. The deadly crash happened at around 5:07 p.m. Monday, August 1 on U.S. 81 near County Road 4843. DPS said a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 and a 2022 Volvo truck [...]

Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Highway 136 in Hutchinson County

One Person Killed in Hutchinson County Pedestrian Accident on Highway 136 near Borger Hutchinson County, Texas (August 2, 2023) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Hutchinson County on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The deadly accident occurred at around 5:45 a.m. on Highway 136, just north of Borger. Authorities said a vehicle hit the pedestrian on Highway 136. The person died in the crash. No further details about the crash were immediately available. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Common Causes [...]