5 Dead in Fatal Crash on Highway 6

Two women and three children were killed in a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 6 near Clifton, Texas on Monday.

About the Fatal Bosque County Crash

According to KWTX, the fatal collision occurred around 7:30 am when a 1999 Nissan van attempted to make a U-turn and steered into the path of a 2014 Ford pickup that was traveling behind the van.

The driver of the Nissan, Janith Murphee, 48, a passenger, Lavira Hallmark, 66, and two girls traveling in the van died at the scene. A third girl traveling in the van died at Goodall Witcher Hospital in Clifton. The girls were ages 8, 9, and 13.

The driver of the pickup, Steven Penney, 39, was taken to Goodall Witcher with non-incapacitating injuries.

No charges have been filed.

Texas Auto Accident Statistics

The following information was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT):

• 3,773 people were killed in Texas traffic accidents in 2016, marking a 5.45% increase from the 3,578 deaths reported in 2015.
• An additional 264,076 people were injured in auto accidents in Texas in 2016.
• Based on reportable data for 2016, TxDOT estimates:
  • One person was killed in a traffic accident every 2 hours and 20 minutes.
  • One person was injured every 1 minute and 59 seconds.
  • A reportable crash occurred every 57 seconds.

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