Stephanie Gillespie Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 62 in New County
Stephanie Gillespie ID’d Woman Killed in New County Crash on State Highway 62
New County, Texas (September 26, 2022) – The woman who died Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash in New County has been identified as Stephanie Gillespie, 53, of Orange.
The tragic wreck happened at around 7:05 a.m. on state Highway 62 near the Orange County line.
Authorities said a 2021 Ford pickup was heading southbound on State Highway 62 when, for unknown reasons, it veered into the northbound lane and collided with an oncoming 2017 Ford SUV.
Gillespie was declared dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup, identified as Daniel Burge, 20, of Call, was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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