DPS identifies victims of SH 171 crash

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the identities of the adults killed in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 171 Saturday, June 20, that claimed six lives. The crash occurred near Farm Road 3155 between Bynum and Malone when a northbound Nissan passenger vehicle attempted to pass another vehicle, crashing into an approaching … Continue reading DPS identifies victims of SH 171 crash

Two-vehicle crash on SH 171 claims six lives

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

Peoria rollover leads to fire, power outage

A single-vehicle rollover in Peoria led to a fire and power outage Sunday afternoon, January 18. At 3:09 p.m., Peoria Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 3300 block of SH 22 after the driver of an eastbound Ford Escape failed to negotiate a curve safely. The vehicle left the roadway, crashed into a utility … Continue reading Peoria rollover leads to fire, power outage

Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 22

A Whitney man was killed when his motorcycle struck a deer on Highway 22 Thursday, January 1. The Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the scene near HCR 2401 northeast of Whitney just before 5 p.m. Officials reported that Neal Hull, 74, of Whitney was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that struck a deer. Hull … Continue reading Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 22

Midlothian man sentenced for fatal 2024 Hwy. 22 crash

A Midlothian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a fatal crash that occurred near Peoria last year. Nathan Fisher, 29, was arrested after the May 18, 2024, crash and charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old Helen Maxwell of Whitney. According to DPS reports, … Continue reading Midlothian man sentenced for fatal 2024 Hwy. 22 crash

Two airlifted after crash on North Brazos

Two drivers were airlifted from the site of a crash in the 1300 block of North Brazos Street Thursday afternoon, January 30. According to reports, a female driving a southbound sport-utility vehicle is believed to have suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness while driving along North Brazos. The vehicle accelerated, crossed into the opposite … Continue reading Two airlifted after crash on North Brazos

Five injured in head-on collision

Five people were transported to area medical facilities after a head-on collision near Blum Thursday morning, January 16. According to reports, Department of Public Safety troopers were called to the scene in the 7000 block of Farm Road 933 south of Blum just after 7 a.m. The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a … Continue reading Five injured in head-on collision