RUNNELS COUNTY, Texas — A Ballinger teenager was killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening on US Hwy 83, three miles north of Ballinger.
According to a preliminary crash report from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the 16-year-old was traveling north on US 83, and had pulled the pickup truck he was driving over onto the right shoulder. A mini-van, driven by a Winters woman, was approaching the vehicle from behind, the report stated.
The teen tried to make a U-turn in front of the van, and was hit on its left front side. According to the report, the teen driver of the pickup truck, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle.
He was taken to Ballinger Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the report stated.
The woman driving the mini-van was taken to Ballinger Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released.
The Ballinger Independent School District issued the following statement Tuesday afternoon:
"It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share news of the death of one of our Ballinger High School students as a result of a car accident on Monday, May 2. We know that a student’s passing is a difficult experience for the family, friends, staff, and our community. Ballinger ISD will have counselors on hand for the remainder of the week at the secondary campus for students and staff. Please feel free to contact our school counselors if you need help. Our prayers are for comfort and peace for everyone affected by this tragic event.
Jeff Butts
BISD Superintendent"
