Sherrie Holt, Michelle McCoy Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 77 in Falls County
Sherrie Holt and Michelle McCoy ID’d as 2 of 3 Killed in Falls County Crash on Highway 77 near Chilton
Falls County, Texas (April 1, 2023) – Two of the three people who died following a two-vehicle crash on Friday in Falls County have been identified as Sherrie Holt, 50, of Chilton, and Michelle McCoy, 41, of Arlington.
The deadly crash happened at around 3:53 p.m. Friday, March 31, on Highway 77, approximately 0.7 miles west of Chilton.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers, a Fiat 500, driven by Holt, was heading northbound on Highway 77 when, for unknown reasons, the Fiat hydroplaned and entered the opposite lane, where it collided with a Lexus RX.
The impact caused Holt to be ejected from the vehicle. Holt and the passenger of the Fiat were pronounced dead at the scene.
McCoy, who was the passenger of the Lexus, also died at the scene. Two other occupants of the Lexus suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Baylor Scott and White in Waco.
The highway was closed for several hours.
The crash remains under investigation.
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