DPS troopers have released additional information regarding the major accident we first posted last night. As reported, emergency responders were called to the scene of a major accident on Highway 174 between Rio Vista and Cleburne around 8:51PM.
Police say a northbound vehicle (#1) was attempting to pass another northbound vehicle (#2) when it collided with a southbound vehicle (#3). The collision caused the #1 vehicle to overturn.
The driver, identified as a 22-year-old male, and a passenger, identified as a 29-year-old female, of vehicle #1 were pronounced deceased on the scene by paramedics.
The driver of vehicle #3 was transported to JPS Hospital with serious injuries. A child in vehicle #3 was also transported to the hospital with possible injuries.
DPS troopers are still investigating the crash.