A Union Pacific train struck a delivery van crossing the tracks near Itasca last week, claiming one life and leaving the driver in critical condition. See accompanying story for more information. Multiple agencies responded to the scene of a crash involving a train and commercial delivery van that claimed a life in the Itasca area … Continue reading Train collision claims life, injures one
A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 171 between Bynum and Malone resulted in the deaths of six people Saturday, June 20. According to Department of Public Safety Sergeant Ryan Howard, a passenger car that was northbound on SH 171 attempted to pass another vehicle and crashed into an approaching van. Both vehicles became fully engulfed … Continue reading Two-vehicle crash on SH 171 claims six lives
A shootout with authorities ended in the death of a male subject north of Hillsboro Monday, November 24. The Hill County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were conducting a welfare check on an individual in the 400 block of HCR 4243 when a man armed with a handgun confronted them at the door. The individual … Continue reading Man dies after shootout with HCSO deputies
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