Teenage driver killed in crash while attempting to pass another vehicle near Hillsboro
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatality accident that occurred yesterday (Tuesday) morning on State Highway 171 in Hill County.
Multiple emergency responders were called to the scene around 3:50pm on State Highway 171 and Farm to Market Road 1243 near the small town of Bynum, east of Hillsboro.
Traffic investigators say a 16-year-old driving a large Ford pickup truck was traveling southbound on 171 when he attempted to pass a vehicle that was slowing in preparation for a turn. When he veered into the northbound lane, the pickup hit an 18-wheeler head-on.
The teenage driver was transported to nearby Hill Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the 18-wheeler was transported from the scene with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
“All distractions – whether texting, eating, grooming or having a conversation – can be dangerous. Every driver and every passenger, regardless of age, can be impacted by distracted driving,” DPS reminds drivers.
