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Fort Worth woman among six killed in fiery Hill County head‑on crash that also injured one, DPS says
By Doug Myers at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Authorities have released the identities of four adults and the ages of two young children killed in a fiery head‑on collision over the weekend between Bynum and Malone in Hill County.The crash happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. Saturday on State Highway 171 near FM 3155, according to the Texas Dep...
Key takeaway Getty Images DPS said a Nissan traveling north on SH 171 attempted to pass another vehicle and struck an approaching van head‑on, causing both vehicles to become fully engulfed in flames.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The tragic loss of life in the Hill County crash resonates deeply in Southlake , where residents often travel to nearby counties for weekend getaways or to visit family. Sallie Evans Benson, a 67-year-old Fort Worth woman, was among those killed, a stark reminder that fatal crashes can affect families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As the Texas Department of Public Safety continues its investigation, Southlake residents may want to pay close attention to any potential safety recommendations or changes to traffic laws that could emerge from this incident. The fact that the crash occurred on a state highway near a rural intersection also raises questions about road safety in surrounding areas, which many Southlake residents may frequent. With the investigation still active, it remains to be seen what factors contributed to the crash, but one thing is certain - the loss of life will be felt throughout the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Authorities have released the identities of four adults and the ages of two young children killed in a fiery head‑on collision over the weekend between Bynum and Malone in Hill County.The crash happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. Saturday on State Highway 171 near FM 3155, according to the Texas Dep...
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