Kyle Lee Nettles and James Michael Butts Killed in Midland County Two-Vehicle Crash on Briarwood

Midland County (April 26, 2023) – Two people were killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Midland County, according to officials.

The fatal crash occurred just before 7:00 a.m., April 25, in the 7200 block of Briarwood.

Officials said Kyle Lee Nettles, 28, was driving eastbound in the westbound lane when his Ford Fusion collided with a westbound Toyota Camry driven by James Michael Butts.

Both Nettles and Butts were killed in the crash.

No other details were available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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