NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating after a Friday night wreck claimed the lives of a man and a woman.
The deadly wreck happened in Newton County on Highway 87, three miles north of Burkeville. Troopers believe a 2001 Chevrolet pickup was traveling south at 8:30 p.m., and a 1997 Ford pickup was traveling north.
At some point, the Chevrolet crossed over into the oncoming lane and hit the Ford head-on, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety release.
The driver of the Chevrolet was identified as Joey McClelland, 33 of Newton. McClelland was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A passenger of the Ford was identified as Terry Williams, 58 of Hemphill. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver in the Ford was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From a Texas Department of Public Safety release:
NEWTON COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal crash on state Highway 87, approximately three miles north of Burkeville, that occurred last night, July 22, 2022.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 8:30 p.m., a 2001 Chevrolet pickup was traveling south while a 1997 Ford pickup was traveling north. It is reported that the Chevrolet crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck the Ford head-on.
The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 33-year-old Joey Mcclelland of Newton, was transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the Ford pickup was transported to Kingwood Medical Center for treatment. His passenger, identified as 58-year-old Terry Williams, was pronounced deceased on scene by a Justice of the Peace.
This investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.