Tye, TX – Fatal Head-On Crash on I-20 at MM 278
Tye, TX (August 4, 2024) – A tragic accident involving a wrong-way driver resulted in two fatalities on I-20 early Sunday morning, August 4. Around 2:46 a.m., Tye officers observed a compact silver Toyota sedan traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes at the 278-mile marker. Despite attempts to stop the vehicle, it collided head-on with a Dodge Ram pickup. Both drivers were killed in the crash, which also involved an 18-wheeler and another vehicle struck by debris. The Tye Police Department reported that the collision caused significant damage and disruption on the highway. Preliminary investigations suggest that alcohol may have been a contributing factor, and authorities are awaiting blood test results. The incident remains under investigation.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased victims.