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Two dead after crash involving 18-wheeler

Posted at 11:15 AM, Mar 01, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-01 12:15:50-05

The Texas Department of Safety said two people are dead after a wreck on State Highway 7.

DPS said a Pontiac was driving east on State Highway 7 - 4 miles east of Kosse.

The Pontiac drove into the path of 18-wheeler for an unknown reason.

The driver of the Pontiac, 32-year-old Crystal Bennet of Montgomery, TX, died on impact. The passenger in the Pontiac, 52-year-old Malina Bishop of Goodrich, TX, also died on impact.

The driver of the 18-wheeler was transported the hospital in stable condition.

DPS is still investigating the crash.

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