Failed passing attempt triggers fiery head-on crash, killing four adults and two children

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
children WACO, Montana
SH 171 near FM 3155, between Bynum and Malone
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Children Waco Montana in children WACO, Montana: A fiery two-vehicle crash on SH 171 near FM 3155, between Bynum and Malone, Texas, left six people dead on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at about 4:33 p.m., according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A Nissan traveling northbound on SH 171 attempted to pass another vehicle and crashed head-on into an approaching Ford van. Two adults and two children in the van were killed, one child was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and two people in the Nissan were also killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Driver of the Nissan who attempted to pass At-fault party

Original reporting

Failed passing attempt triggers fiery head-on crash, killing four adults and two children

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