6 dead in Hill County "major accident"
Summary
Car Crash Texas Today in Texas: Six people, including two children, died in a fiery head-on crash on Highway 171 just south of Bynum, Texas on Saturday, June 21, 2026, just after 4:30 p.m. A car attempting to pass another vehicle crashed head-on into an oncoming van. Two adults and two children in the van were killed, one child was hospitalized and expected to survive, and both occupants of the car were killed. Highway 171 was shut down in both directions as crews cleared the roadway.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| adult in van | Unknown | Fatal |
| Driver of the car that attempted to pass | At-fault party |
Original reporting
6 dead in Hill County "major accident"