2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Crew was investigating metals plant explosion, not train derailment. The University of the Southwest students, including one from Portugal and one from Mexico, and the coach were returning from a golf tournament when the crash happened Tuesday night. Critically injured aboard the van were Canadian students Dayton Price, 19, of Mississauga, Ontario, and Hayden Underhill, 20, of Amherstview, Ontario. AUBURN, Ala. ( WTVM /Gray News) A student from Auburn University won a new car after sinking a full-court putt during halftime of a basketball game. However, the crew on board the plane was not among them. As we await additional information from authorities, my prayers are with the community and the loved ones of all those involved," she said. A pickup truck crossed the center line of a two-lane road in Andrews County, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of the New Mexico state line on Tuesday evening and crashed into a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest mens and womens golf teams, said Sgt. Its the very least we could to for the players, and of course Coach James, said Rockwind Community Links Manager Ben Kirkes. The golf teams were traveling in a 2017 Ford Transit van that was towing a box trailer when it collided with the truck, and both vehicles burst into flames, according to NTSB spokesman Eric Weiss. They also died at the scene. Bleed reported from Little Rock, Arkansas, and Snow reported from Phoenix. Midland College said Wednesdays play would be canceled because of the crash. Copyright NBC 5 News and The Associated Press, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Critically injured aboard the van were Canadian students Dayton Price, 19, of Mississauga, Ontario, and Hayden Underhill, 20, of Amherstview, Ontario. A twin engine plane crashed taking off from Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas, the post says. Subscribe to Heres the Deal, our politics All of the players and their coaches from the participating schools met together early this morning, Midland College athletic director Forrest Allen said in a statement Wednesday. He said the trucks left front tire, which was a spare tire, blew out before impact. They have close ties to the sport and their families., We grieve with the loved ones of the individuals whose lives were horrifically taken too soon in this fatal vehicle crash near Andrews last night.". We will never be the same after this and we just dont understand how this happened to our amazing, beautiful, smart, joyful girl.. We grieve with the loved ones of the individuals whose lives were horrifically taken too soon in this fatal vehicle crash near Andrews last night, Abbott said. Trouble Spots. The crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Friday near George West, about 60 miles northwest of Corpus Christi, Sgt. NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg said the trucks left front tire, which was a spare tire, also blew out before impact. Eleven schools were participating in the event. Last year, Pleasanton won a region championship and advanced to the state tournament for the first time in school history. New Mexico Gov. As we await additional information from authorities, my prayers are with the community and the loved ones of all those involved, she said. Accidents Car fire stops traffic along Highway 84 ), getting their first taste of life away from home, death has sent shockwaves throughout the Pleasanton, 2007 Dodge 2500 pickup truck was driven by a 13-year-old boy, what tied the teammates and their families together. They are both stable and recovering and every day making more and more progress, University of the Southwest Provost Ryan Tipton said Thursday of the two injured students. Stone graduated from Nocona High School in Texas in 2021, where she played golf, volleyball and softball. We are still learning the details about the accident but we are devastated and deeply saddened to learn about the loss of our students lives and their coach, University President Quint Thurman said in a statement. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, there were 47 fatal crashes and 1,057 injury crashes in 2020 involving drivers 13 or younger. Eleven schools were participating in the event. Thank you for supporting our journalism. While the National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate the crash, officials are focusing on why the 13-year-old was behind the wheel in the first place. The teenager was signed to record label The Noise Company, who said he died in a tragic event Monday night in a Facebook post. Tipton, the college provost, said the college does an outstanding and amazing job of recruiting international students for its athletics program. This is a terrible accident. Nine Dead in Crash Near Andrews (DPS West Texas Region) March 18, 2022 MIDLAND - According to preliminary information, on March 15, 2022 at approximately 8:17 p.m., a two vehicle major crash occurred on FM 1788 approximately mile north of SH 115 in Andrews County. Emergency responders work the scene of a fatal crash late Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Andrews County, Texas. WebTraffic conditions, accidents and road conditions from News West 9 KWES in Midland, Texas WebDallas traffic news, accidents, congestion and road construction from WFAA in Dallas, Texas She was a freshman majoring in global business management, according to her biography on the golf teams website. The National Transportation Safety Board will send a 12-member go team to the crash site, including experts in human performance, vehicle and motor carrier factors and accident reconstruction, agency spokesman Eric Weiss said. CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - The womens NCAA Division II record for the 3,000M was 9:11.41 set by Celine Ritter from Lee University. The University of the Southwest is a private, Christian college located in Hobbs, New Mexico, near the states border with Texas. The crash happened in the same area - but not the same roadway - where three people were killed in November when a pickup truck crashed into a school bus carrying members of the Andrews High School band. From a small town in Ontario, hes doing OK.. New Mexico Gov. The high school's band director, the school bus driver and the driver of the pickup truck all died in that crash. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, police said. Any school would be delighted to have had him as a student, she said. Visit the TXDOT website for more information. Greg Abbott was among the Texas leaders who shared their condolences on Wednesday. Emergency crews tried to save the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Both were taken by helicopter to the University Medical Center in Lubbock, about 110 miles (180 kilometers) to the northeast. The teams had been taking part in a golf tournament at Midland College, about 315 miles west of Dallas. Woman trapped in vehicle after crash on I-27 involving semi, Three injured in four-vehicle crash on W. Loop 289, Southbound lanes at 50th and W. Loop closed, Semi crash on South Loop leaves one person moderately injured, LPD: Traffic shut down on Iola due to crash. The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department and EMS all responded to the call. WebScientists with the University of Texas announced this past month that they have now located and mapped more than 170,000 new galaxies and nearly 5,000 possible black holes. WebTraffic conditions, car accidents and road construction from CBS19 KYTX in Tyler, Texas WebA three-car accident that took place near Andrews in West Texas left three people dead. Underhills brother Drew said their parents, Ken and Wendy, flew to Texas. U.S. road deaths rise at record pace as risky pandemic-era driving persists. Stone graduated in 2021 from Nocona High School, where she played golf, volleyball and softball. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the deceased as: Golf coach Tyler James, 26, of Hobbs, New Mexico; and players Mauricio Sanchez, 19, of Mexico; Travis Garcia, 19, of Pleasanton, Texas; Jackson Zinn, 22, of Westminster, Colorado; Karisa Raines, 21, of Fort Stockton, Texas; Laci Stone, 18, of Nocona, Texas; and Tiago Sousa, 18, of Portugal. Victor Taylor said a 13-year-old driving would be breaking the law. All rights reserved, Stone graduated in 2021 from Nocona High School, Faith, Love of Sports Linked Victims of Texas Crash, Nocona Community Grieves Golf Student-Athlete Killed in West Texas Crash, 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Frisco to Open New State-of-the-Art Public Library This Saturday, Chris Rock to Address Will Smith's Slap in First Stand-Up Since Last Year's Oscars. We knew all those people on board, Tonya Collum said. There were flowers, golf balls and a handmade sign with a cross and the initials USW. The teams had been taking part in a golf tournament at Midland College, about 315 miles (505 kilometers) west of Dallas. AUBURN, Ala. ( WTVM /Gray News) A student from Auburn University won a new car after sinking a full-court putt during halftime of a basketball game. HOBBS, N.M. A 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas in a fiery collision that killed nine people, National Transportation Safety Board Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg said Thursday. Laci Stone of Nocona, Texas; Travis Garcia of Pleasanton, Texas; Mauricio Sanchez of Mexico; and Tiago Sousa of Portugal were killed in the West Texas crash. She wanted to love, she wanted to be happy, she wanted to find the good in every situation.. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Its not unusual for young teens to drive in that region and other more rural parts of the United States, but in Texas, one must be 14 to begin classroom instruction for a learners license. Car Accident Reports Depending on where your accident occurred there are potentially $count Police Agencies that could have attended your accident and completed the report. Groundskeepers placed flowers, golf balls and a hand-made sign with a Christian cross and the initials USW. Follow Attanasio on Twitter. The crash also killed the young teen driver and a 38-year-old man traveling in the truck with him. Stones mother wrote of her loss on Facebook Wednesday. Emergency crews are working to remove the woman from her vehicle. ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream WALLER, Texas (KTRK) -- Three women were killed in a major crash along FM 2920 on Sunday morning, according to the Department of Public Safety. They are both stable and recovering and every day making more and more progress, University of the Southwest Provost Ryan Tipton said Thursday of the two injured students. Michelle Lujan Grisham said on Facebook that she is deeply saddened by the loss of life. Family members confirmed freshman Laci Stone was among those who died in the crash. The University of the Southwest on Wednesday created a fund for victims. Both were taken by helicopter to the University Medical Center in Lubbock. The University of the Southwest is a private, Christian college located in Hobbs, New Mexico, near the state's border with Texas. First responders are on the scene of a crash Hockey was a big part of life for a while, but his true passion is golf, Drew Underhill said. She captured all positivity and thats what she wanted to bring to life. Dan Patrick added, Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and the entire University of the Southwest community during this difficult time.. A plane carrying a crew from CTEH,an environmental consulting firm, crashed shortly after takeoff from Arkansas on Feb. 22, but a company spokesperson said theteam was investigating a fatal explosion at a metals plant near Cleveland,not the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Emergency crews are working to remove the woman from her vehicle. SAN ANTONIO San Antonio police are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run crash that killed a man on the citys West Side late Monday night. For a 13-year-old to be driving that road, that was dumb, Stevens said. "Basically the whole team is gone or in the hospital.. (NewsWest 9 KWES-TV via AP). Greg Abbott also expressed sympathy. RELATED: A 13-year-old Houston boy was driving Thursday when a gunman opened fire on the car, killing him. We dont have any idea as of yet, James said during a brief phone interview. Authorities are trying to determine why a pickup truck crossed into the opposite lane on a darkened, two-lane West Texas highway before colliding head-on with a van, killing nine people including six New Mexico college students and a golf coach, as well as a 13-year-old boy. Why it's confusing. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jackson Zinn of Westminster, Colorado; Karisa Raines of Fort Stockton, Texas; and golf coach Tyler James of Hobbs, New Mexico, were killed in the West Texas crash. All Rights Reserved. We will never be the same after this and we just dont understand how this happened to our amazing, beautiful, smart, joyful girl.. Drive Times. TEXAS, USA A 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas in a fiery collision this week that killed nine people, according to the National Also killed were Henrich Siemans, 38, of Seminole County, Texas, and an unidentified 13-year-old boy who had been traveling with him in the 2007 Dodge 2500 pickup. The university said on Twitter that it was working to notify family members of those involved in the crash, and that counseling and religious services would be available on campus. The small North Texas town of Nocona is grieving after a member of their community was killed in a fiery head-on collision in West Texas. Copyright 2023 by The Associated Press. Jill Bleed, Associated Press At about 8:17 p.m. on Tuesday evening, the pickup truck crossed into the opposite lane on the darkened, two-lane highway before colliding head-on with the van. Texas Gov. Underhills brother Drew said their parents, Ken and Wendy, were on a plane headed to Texas. Stones mother wrote of her loss on Facebook Wednesday. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. All of the players and their coaches from the participating schools met together early this morning, Midland College athletic director Forrest Allen said in a statement Wednesday. "It's very, very tragic.". Although it was unclear how fast the two vehicles were traveling, this was clearly a high-speed collision, Landsberg said. VEGA, Texas (KFDA) - Two people were killed and two others were injured after a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 west of Vega. Garcia was named the high schools most valuable player in boys golf. The incident involved a Jeep, a pickup truck and an 18 wheeler and happened at about 8:30 A sedan then slammed into the back of the SUV. #nocoincidences. Gib Stevens, 57, of Hobbs, leads trucking operations for an oilfield servicing company and told AP that much of the traffic is from oilfield businesses. The crash happened on a two-lane asphalt highway where the speed limit is 75 mph (120 kph), though investigators have not yet determined how fast either vehicle was traveling, Weiss said. Both vehicles burst into flames. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area. As we await additional information from authorities, my prayers are with the community and the loved ones of all those involved, she said. Just how dangerous is the Ohio derailment disaster? Midland College said Wednesdays play would be canceled because of the crash. All rights reserved. Hockey was a big part of life for a while, but his true passion is golf, Drew Underhill said. Two Canadian students were hospitalized in critical condition. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. Those killed in the Tuesday evening crash included University of the Southwest students from Portugal and Mexico. Heres what we know about the crash so far. According to police, the victim, a man in his 40s or 50s, was struck by a white sedan that then drove off after the collision. The National Transportation Safety Board will send a 12-member "go team" to the crash site, including experts in human performance, vehicle and motor carrier factors and accident reconstruction, agency spokesman Eric Weiss said. "It's a very tragic scene," Blanco said. More:Just how dangerous is the Ohio derailment disaster? These areas have seen a major influx of people due to Completely separate response.. We grieve with the loved ones of the individuals whose lives were horrifically taken too soon in this fatal vehicle crash near Andrews last night, Abbott said. She got better, significantly better, Schniederjan said. Crew was investigating metals plant explosion, not train derailment. We were all shocked to learn of this tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers are with USW as they grieve this terrible loss., Left: WEST, Texas West High School senior Kadyn Reynolds died in a car accident Monday night, West ISD announced. Travis Garcia, 19, graduated from Pleasanton High School in 2021, when he led the Eagles boys golf team to new heights. Aside from golf, what tied the teammates and their families together was their faith. GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - A fatal crash closed Highway 105 west of the Navasota city limits Wednesday afternoon. But the department said in a news release that a minivan traveling south on U.S. Highway 59 tried to pass in a no-passing zone and crashed head-on into the northbound SUV. Colby Schniederjan, who was Laci Stone's high school golf coach, also spoke about her. Authorities so far don't believe that alcohol was a factor, Casarez said. WebWitnesses say that a driver slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler, and the car caught fire. He was a good friend to all of his teammates, said Guerra. Please check your inbox to confirm. RELATED: 9 killed, including 6 college students, in West Texas collision. These kids were great kids and they were great, great community members, Kirkes said. Steven Blanco said Thursday that investigators have not yet confirmed who was driving either vehicle because of the severity of the crash and the fire that occurred afterward. I. Driver's Crash Report (Blue Form) - This report is completed by a driver involved in a traffic crash when the crash is not investigated by a law enforcement officer and apparent damage is $1,000 or more or when the crash resulted in injury or death.