He said the vehicles collided on a two-lane asphalt highway where the speed limit is 75 mph, though investigators have not yet determined how fast either vehicle was traveling. Associated Press writers Jake Bleiberg and Jamie Stengle in Dallas, and Rob Gillies in Toronto contributed to this report. Ben Spicer is a digital journalist who works the early morning shift for KSAT. ATM thieves use glue and 'tap' function to drain accounts at Chase, How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder, Brother of man killed by woman charged with separate murder speaks out. Two Canadian students were hospitalized in critical condition. Kirkes said he saw the team members nearly every day, and was close with them. Craig Noyes said The crash happened in Andrews County, about 30 miles east of the New Mexico state line. At least nine people have died in car crashes as of Thursday evening due to winter storms across the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, according to a count by CNN. However, the crew on board the plane was not among them. The University of the Southwest is a private, Christian college located in Hobbs, New Mexico, near the state line with Texas. During tragedies such as this one, Texans also know to thank our brave first responders for their important work and dedication to Texas communities.". WEST, Texas West High School senior Kadyn Reynolds died in a car accident Monday night, West ISD announced. Aside from golf, what tied the teammates and their families together was their faith. Greg Abbott also expressed sympathy. They are both stable and recovering and every day making more and more progress, University of the Southwest Provost Ryan Tipton said Thursday of the two injured students. Two of the passengers are in critical condition undergoing medical treatment in Lubbock, ALL of these agencies use the the Texas DOT CRIS (Crash Report Information System) and so obtaining a copy of your report from any of them is relatively easy. The university said on Twitter that counseling and religious services would be available on campus. The National Transportation Safety Board was sending an investigative team to the crash site Wednesday, spokesman Eric Weiss said. Most of the students killed in the crash were getting their first taste of life away from home at the private Christian university where on-campus enrollment hovers around 300. Its the very least we could do for the players and of course coach James, said Rockwind Community Links Manager Ben Kirkes. RELATED: 9 killed, including 6 college students, in West Texas collision. Crew was investigating metals plant explosion, not train derailment. New Mexico Gov. She has been an absolute ray of sunshine during this short time on earth, Chelsi Stone said in a post. Read More SAPD: 1 person hospitalized, 1 person detained after wrong-way vehicle crash on Highway 281 One person is in the hospital and another person has been detained following a wrong-way vehicle crash on Highway 281 early Monday morning. According to police, the victim, a man in his 40s or 50s, was struck by a white sedan that then drove off after the collision. HOBBS, N.M. A 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas in a fiery collision that killed nine people, National Transportation Safety Board Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. She just loved, she just had such a genuine love for everyone, and it didnt matter your relationship with her, he said. As we await additional information from authorities, my prayers are with the community and the loved ones of all those involved, she said. Lawrence Jenkins/The Dallas Morning News, via Associated Press. Texas Lt. Gov. The University of the Southwest is a private, Christian college located in Hobbs, New Mexico, near the state's border with Texas. Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a crash on IH-35 northbound near Wiggins Road, south of West around 6:00 a.m. this morning. Also killed were Henrich Siemans, 38, of Seminole County, Texas, and an unidentified 13-year-old boy who had been traveling with him in the 2007 Dodge 2500 pickup. We grieve with the loved ones of the individuals whose lives were horrifically taken too soon in this fatal vehicle crash near Andrews last night, Abbott said. About 7:40 a.m. today, two Two students were taken in critical condition by helicopter to a hospital in Lubbock, about 110 miles (180 kilometers) to the northeast. They also died at the scene. Michelle Lujan Grisham said on Facebook that she is deeply saddened by the loss of life. GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - A fatal crash closed Highway 105 west of the Navasota city limits Wednesday afternoon. The team is expected to arrive late Wednesday afternoon or early evening, he said. Hockey was a big part of life for a while, but his true passion is golf, Drew Underhill said. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Just after 1 p.m., police responded to I-27 and 19th Street for reports of a crash between a car and a semi-truck pulling a flatbed trailer. Why it's confusing. The golf teams were traveling in a 2017 Ford Transit van that was towing a box trailer when it collided with the truck, and both vehicles burst into flames, according to NTSB spokesman Eric Weiss. Sousa was from Portugals southern coast, where he graduated from high school last summer before heading to college in the U.S., said Renata Afonso, head of the Escola Secundria de Loul. Texas Gov. Sousa was from Portugal's southern coast, where he graduated from high school last summer before heading to college in the U.S., said Renata Afonso, head of the Escola Secundria de Loul. Authorities so far don't believe that alcohol was a factor, Casarez said. Midland College, which hosted the golf tournament, said Wednesday's play would be canceled because of the crash. We dont know what happened. Craig Noyes said hes not a golfer but sunk a 94-foot putt on Feb. 11. Two Canadian students were hospitalized in critical condition. New Mexico Gov. All Rights Reserved. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A woman is trapped in her vehicle after a crash on I-27 on Wednesday afternoon. Although it was unclear how fast the two vehicles were traveling, this was clearly a high-speed collision, Landsberg said. Both were taken by helicopter to the University Medical Center in Lubbock, about 110 miles to the northeast. Its the very least we could to for the players, and of course Coach James, said Rockwind Community Links Manager Ben Kirkes. Henrich Siemens, 38, of Seminole County, Texas, and the unidentified 13-year-old boy were in the 2007 Dodge 2500 pickup. The University of the Southwest students, including one from Portugal and one from Mexico, and the coach were returning from a golf tournament. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. He coached the men and the women. DALLAS Three people were killed in an apparent street racing crash in West Dallas on Friday night, police said. Follow us on Facebook! The golf team was traveling in a 2017 Ford Transit van that was towing a box trailer when it collided with the truck, and both vehicles burst into flames, Weiss said. We grieve with the loved ones of the individuals whose lives were horrifically taken too soon in this fatal vehicle crash near Andrews last night. Read more of this story here. His death has sent shockwaves throughout the Pleasanton community. There were flowers, golf balls and a handmade sign with a cross and the initials USW. "It's a very tragic scene," Blanco said. WebCrews work to repair a section of the Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas, on June 27, 2019. Groundskeepers placed flowers, golf balls and a hand-made sign with a Christian cross and the initials USW. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. "It was a pretty drastic scene," Casarez said. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the deceased as: Golf coach Tyler James, 26, of Hobbs, New Mexico; and players Mauricio Sanchez, 19, of Mexico; Travis Garcia, 19, of Pleasanton, Texas; Jackson Zinn, 22, of Westminster, Colorado; Karisa Raines, 21, of Fort Stockton, Texas; Laci Stone, 18, of Nocona, Texas; and Tiago Sousa, 18, of Portugal. Those killed in the Tuesday evening crash included University of the Southwest students from Portugal and Mexico. Nine Dead in Crash Near Andrews (DPS West Texas Region) March 18, 2022 MIDLAND - According to preliminary information, on March 15, 2022 at approximately 8:17 p.m., a two vehicle major crash occurred on FM 1788 approximately mile north of SH 115 in Andrews County. Its a tough time.. The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department and EMS all responded to the call. Its the very least we could to for the players, and of course Coach James, said Rockwind Community Links Manager Ben Kirkes. AUBURN, Ala. ( WTVM /Gray News) A student from Auburn University won a new car after sinking a full-court putt during halftime of a basketball game. Craig Noyes said hes not a golfer but sunk a 94-foot putt on Feb. 11. We are still learning the details about the accident but we are devastated and deeply saddened to learn about the loss of our students lives and their coach, University President Quint Thurman said in a statement. A dark-colored vehicle also was unable to avoid hitting the man, but that driver pulled over to render aid, police said. Its the very least we could to for the players, and of course Coach James, said Rockwind Community Links Manager Ben Kirkes. Dorians mother, Liz Smith Kweller, wrote in a social media post that Dorian died in a car accident, ET reports. Published: Mar. Eleven schools were participating in the tournament, and play was canceled on Wednesday due to the accident. Tipton, the college provost, said the college does an outstanding and amazing job of recruiting international students for its athletics program. Nine people died in a fiery, head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New Mexico university who were returning home from a golf A pickup truck crossed the centerline of a two-lane road in Andrews County, near Midland-Odessa, and collided with the van carrying the golf teams. Eleven schools had been scheduled to participate. The small North Texas town of Nocona is grieving after a member of their community was killed in a fiery head-on collision in West Texas. Friends joined him Wednesday as he received a 2023 Toyota Corolla LE from Lynch Toyota of Auburn. AUSTIN, Texas ( KXAN) On Tuesday, Austin singer-songwriter Ben Kweller announced the death of his son, Dorian Zev Kweller. ANDREWS, Texas (KTRK) -- Nine people died in a fiery, head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New Mexico university who were The teenager was signed to record label The Noise Company, who said he died in a tragic event Monday night in a Facebook post. Steven Blanco of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Its the very least we could to for the players, and of course Coach James, said Rockwind Community Links Manager Ben Kirkes. Gib Stevens, 57, of Hobbs, leads trucking operations for an oilfield servicing company and told AP that much of the traffic is from oilfield businesses. Attanasio is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. All Rights Reserved. They must be 15 to receive that provisional license to drive with an instructor or licensed adult in the vehicle. The crash remained under investigation Monday, according to DPS. Jill Bleed, Associated Press Michelle Lujan Grisham said on Facebook that she is deeply saddened by the loss of life. A pickup truck crossed the center line of a two-lane road in Andrews County, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of the New Mexico state line, and crashed into a van carrying members of the universitys mens and womens golf teams, said Sgt. He said the vehicles collided on a two-lane asphalt highway where the speed limit is 75 mph, though investigators have not yet determined how fast either vehicle was traveling. Champions in Ag. New Mexico Gov. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the deceased as: Golf coach Tyler James, 26, of Hobbs, New Mexico; and players Mauricio Sanchez, 19, of Mexico; Travis Garcia, 19, of Pleasanton, Texas; Jackson Zinn, 22, of Westminster, Colorado; Karisa Raines, 21, of Fort Stockton, Texas; Laci Stone, 18, of Nocona, Texas; and Tiago Sousa, 18, of Portugal. We will never be the same after this and we just dont understand how this happened to our amazing, beautiful, smart, joyful girl.. All rights reserved. Eleven schools were participating in the event. All of the players and their coaches from the participating schools met together early this morning, Midland College athletic director Forrest Allen said in a statement Wednesday. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. GEORGE WEST, Texas -- A minivan trying to overtake a vehicle in a no-passing zone on a Texas highway crashed head-on into an SUV, which was then rear-ended by another vehicle, authorities said. All on board the plane were killed. The golf team was traveling in a 2017 Ford Transit van that was towing a box trailer when it collided with a 2007 Dodge pickup truck, Weiss said. Stone's mother wrote of her loss on Facebook Wednesday. Nine people died in a fiery, head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New Mexico university who were returning home from a golf tournament, authorities said. Changes Coming For North Richland Hills Highway After Another Crash. University of the Southwest students, coach killed in fiery, head-on collision, Sheriff: 4 arrested, 3 vehicles seized after parking lot takeover near Missouri City, Houston forecast: Get ready for a picture perfect weekend, Damage reported throughout North Texas area during severe weather, Department of Public Safety Sgt. USA TODAY has previously debunked claims about the Ohio train derailment, including that the incident was a false flag operation and that a "massive death plume" was raining down hydrochloric acid in the area. WebWitnesses say that a driver slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler, and the car caught fire. Real-time Traffic Map. We were all shocked to learn of this tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers are with USW as they grieve this terrible loss.. The teams had been taking part in a golf tournament at Midland College, about 315 miles (505 kilometers) west of Dallas. II. When reached for comment, the Facebook user sent USA TODAY a link that contradicted the post's claim and said the team on board the plane was on their way to the metals plant explosion and not the train derailment. Both were taken by helicopter to the University Medical Center in Lubbock, about 110 miles to the northeast. As we await additional information from authorities, my prayers are with the community and the loved ones of all those involved," she said. The university said on Twitter that counseling and religious services would be available on campus. NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg on Thursday revealed the 2007 Dodge 2500 pickup truck was driven by a 13-year-old boy, who has not been identified. ATM thieves use glue and 'tap' function to drain accounts at Chase, How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder, Brother of man killed by woman charged with separate murder speaks out. This Is Home. HOUSTON One person has died in a crash involving an 18-wheeler and another vehicle Wednesday, the Houston Police Department said. Officials said 133 vehicles were involved, and the crash spanned a half-mile between Northeast 28th Street and Northside Drive. Its a huge investigation. Subscribe to Heres the Deal, our politics No injuries have been reported. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. He was a really positive person, never was angry, never frustrated with anyone, so thats kind of what I try to take on, said Matt Garcia. James mother, June James, said she knew little about the circumstances of the collision. Eleven schools were participating in the event. The team is expected to arrive later Wednesday, he said. ANDREWS, Texas (KCBD) - Nine people were killed in a crash Tuesday night when a van carrying members of a New Mexico universitys golf team crashed head-on with a pickup truck. She captured all positivity and thats what she wanted to bring to life. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and the entire University of the Southwest community during this difficult time. Trouble Spots. Stones mother wrote of her loss on Facebook Wednesday. Dan Patrick added, Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and the entire University of the Southwest community during this difficult time.. Garcias former coach, Michael Guerra, said the young man was more than an exceptional golfer, he was a member of the family. Its a huge investigation. Follow Attanasio on Twitter. GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - A fatal crash closed Highway 105 west of the Navasota city limits Wednesday afternoon. From a small town in Ontario, hes doing OK.. Jill Bleed, Associated Press. Copyright NBC 5 News and The Associated Press, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. (NewsWest 9 KWES-TV via AP). NTSB said the van, a 2017 Ford Transit, was towing a box trailer at the time. The crash happened around 3 a.m. on Highway 90 in the 2600 block near South General McMullen, on the citys West Side. For a 13-year-old to be driving that road, that was dumb, Stevens said. The Mexican Federation of Golf posted an online note of condolence to the loved ones of Mauricio Sanchez. Just after 1 p.m., police responded to I-27 and University Avenue for reports of a crash between a car and a semi-truck pulling a flatbed trailer. A pickup truck crossed the center line of a two-lane road in Andrews County, about 30 miles east of the New Mexico state line on Tuesday evening and crashed into a bus carrying members of the University of the Southwest men's and women's golf teams, said Sgt. The pickup truck crossed into the opposite lane on a darkened, two-lane highway before colliding head-on with a van, killing the boy, a man traveling with him, six New Mexico college students and a golf coach.