ORANGE, Texas — Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident involving multiple vehicles that occurred on May 1 on Farm-to-Market 1006.
The accident happened at approximately 6:30 a.m. A dark-colored pickup struck the rear of a 2019 Ford passenger car, pushing it into the oncoming lane. The Ford collided with a 2025 Chevrolet SUV before being struck again by the pickup, which caused it to hit a 2015 Dodge passenger car. The pickup fled the scene.
Theresa Owens, 50, was identified as one of the injured. She was driving the Chevrolet SUV and was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 21-year-old man from Vidor, who was driving the Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 30-year-old man from Florida, who was driving the Dodge, was also injured and taken to the hospital.
The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the accident and is searching for the pickup and its driver. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact DPS.