Trey Swenson and Elizabeth Zeilinger Killed in Belton Three-Vehicle Crash on Loop 121

Belton, Texas (January 15, 2022) – Two people were killed and three others were injured Saturday morning in a head-on collision in Belton, according to officials.

The fatal crash happened around 11:50 a.m., January 8, in the 700 block of West Loop 121.

Officials said a gold Buick SUV, a Gray GMC SUV, and a white commercial truck, were involved in a head-on collision.

Trey Swenson, 26, from Elgin, and Elizabeth Zeilinger, 26, from Buda, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Three people were taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center for treatment.

The crash closed Loop 121 for several hours.

The crash remains under investigation.

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