Two killed in head-on crash on US Highway 271 near Mt. Pleasant, Texas

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Texas
US Highway 271
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Texas Today in Texas: Two people died in a head-on collision on US Highway 271 in Camp County, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, June 21, around 2:32 p.m. A 16-year-old driver was traveling northbound when his vehicle crossed into the southbound lane and collided head-on with a truck. The 16-year-old driver and his 21-year-old passenger, both from Mt. Pleasant, died at the scene. The driver of the truck was transported to a local hospital for injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal
16-year-old driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Two killed in head-on crash on US Highway 271 near Mt. Pleasant, Texas

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