6 killed in two-vehicle accident on State Highway 171

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Montana
State Highway 171 near FM 3155 between Bynum and Malone
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Montana Today in Montana: A head-on collision on State Highway 171 just after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, killed six people, including two children, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred near FM 3155 between Bynum and Malone in Hill County when a Nissan traveling north attempted to pass another vehicle and collided with an oncoming Ford van. Two children and two adults in the van died, another child in the van was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and two occupants in the Nissan also died.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
adult in Ford van Unknown Fatal
Driver of the Nissan who attempted to pass another vehicle At-fault party

Original reporting

6 killed in two-vehicle accident on State Highway 171

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