Head-on crash between DFW and Waco in leaves six dead, including two children

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bynum, Texas
State Highway 171
Incident type
Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Bynum Texas in Bynum, Texas: A Nissan passenger car traveling northbound on State Highway 171 near FM 3155 in Central Texas tried to pass a vehicle, entered the oncoming lane, and collided head‑on with an approaching Ford van around 4:30 p.m. The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire. Two adults and two children inside the van were killed at the scene; a third child from the van survived with non‑life‑threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. Both occupants of the Nissan also died, and the Texas Department of Public Safety is conducting an ongoing investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
two adults At-fault party

Original reporting

Head-on crash between DFW and Waco in leaves six dead, including two children | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

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