5 killed in head-on collision on East Texas highway

TYLER, Texas — A automobile driving on the fallacious aspect of a two-lane freeway in East Texas early Friday collided with an SUV, killing all 5 folks within the autos, authorities stated.

The collision occurred at about 5 a.m. on Texas 110, about 6 1/2 miles (10 1/2 kilometers) northwest of Tyler and 85 miles (135 kilometers) east of Dallas, the Texas Division of Public Security stated.

A Dodge Charger was on the fallacious aspect of the unlit freeway and erupted into flames after rounding a curve and slamming head-on right into a Chevrolet Tahoe, DPS Sgt. Jason Bundy stated.

Gerardo Lopez, who lives close by, stated he and his spouse had been woke up by the sound of the crash.

“A giant ‘BOOM,’ and I inform my spouse one thing occurred, now we have to get on the market and assist,” he informed KLTV-TV of Tyler.

“I noticed the automobile begin getting on hearth, and a person was asking for assist. I received my little hearth extinguisher for my dump truck, however that wasn’t sufficient,” Lopes stated. “I really feel dangerous. I nonetheless have the person’s screaming in my head.”

No proof of alcohol or drug use was discovered on the crash scene, however extreme velocity by the automobile might have been an element, Bundy stated. No identities have been launched.