ALVORD, Texas — Four people were killed and 10 were injured when a van rolled multiple times after the driver veered off a Texas highway and then overcorrected Wednesday, authorities said.
The crash happened just before 8 a.m. on U.S. 287 in Alvord, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Dallas, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. DPS said the vehicle that 14 people were traveling in was headed north when the driver veered into the median and then overcorrected.
Three people, including the driver, were pronounced dead at the scene, and one passenger was pronounced dead at a hospital, DPS said.
Two of the passengers were hospitalized with critical injuries, while seven had injuries that weren’t critical and one passenger had a minor injury, DPS said.
DPS Sgt. Josue “Tony” De La Cerda said the van was traveling from Florida but he did not know its intended destination. The agency said troopers were working to identify all of those involved, and their names will be released once next of kin has been notified.
A tragic accident on a Texas highway has left four people dead and ten others injured after a passenger van rolled multiple times. The crash occurred on Saturday evening on Highway 290 near Austin, Texas.
According to authorities, the passenger van was traveling eastbound on the highway when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll multiple times before coming to a stop. The van was carrying a total of 14 people at the time of the crash.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a devastating scene of wreckage and injured passengers. Four individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while ten others were rushed to nearby hospitals with varying degrees of injuries. The survivors are currently being treated for their injuries, with some in critical condition.
The identities of the victims have not been released pending notification of their families. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but authorities believe that speed may have been a contributing factor.
This tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving on highways, especially when factors such as speed and driver error come into play. It is important for all drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent such devastating accidents from occurring.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragic crash. We also extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to those who were injured. May this serve as a reminder to always prioritize safety while on the road.
