GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — An 18-year-old driver died in a head-on collision during an attempted passing maneuver on Saturday afternoon, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
Kate Connally of Frisco was pronounced dead at the scene on State Highway 90 south of County Road 115 at approximately 3:45 p.m.
Texas DPS officers are investigating the fatal collision. Connally was traveling southbound in her 2023 Mazda CX-5 when she entered the northbound lane to pass slower traffic. Her vehicle subsequently collided head-on with a northbound 2020 Jeep Wrangler during the passing attempt.
The impact killed Connally instantly at the crash site. Emergency responders were unable to save the teenager despite their efforts.
Two occupants in the Jeep sustained serious injuries in the collision. Emergency crews transported both the driver and passenger to St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan for treatment. Authorities have not released the identities of the injured Jeep occupants. The condition of both individuals remains serious following the crash.
The investigation continues as officers work to determine additional contributing factors.