Laurel Bush and Michelle Yglecias Injured in Lynn County Crash on U.S. Highway 380 and FM 179 near Brownfield

Lynn County, Texas (August 11, 2023) – Laurel Bush, 35, of Cleburne, Texas, and Michelle Yglecias, 57, of Waco, were injured after they were involved in a deadly crash on Sunday afternoon in Lynn County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The deadly crash happened at around 2:33 p.m. Sunday, August 6, on U.S. Highway 380 and FM 179 near Brownfield.

DPS said Bush was driving her vehicle on FM 179, just south of U.S. Highway 380, when she failed to stop for a stop sign and collided with a car driven by Armando Anthony Yglecias, 67, of Rockwall.

Armando Yglecias and Joy Yglecias, 67, also of Rockwall, were both pronounced dead at the scene, while Albert Yglecias, 57, of Waco, was transported to Lynn County Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Michelle Yglecias was airlifted to University Medical Center in critical condition.

A passenger in Bush’s car, only identified as a 17-year-old girl, was transported to Lynn County Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Bush was transported to University Medical Center, while a 1-year-old passenger was taken to Covenant Children’s Hospital with possible minor injuries.

All parties involved in the crash were wearing seatbelts. The conditions were dry and clear.

The crash remains under investigation.

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