Azle, TX (October 28, 2024) – A head-on collision in Azle on October 18, 2024, resulted in the death of an 83-year-old woman, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred around 7:37 p.m. in the 13500 block of FM 730 S. According to the Azle Police Department’s preliminary investigation, a Toyota Tundra, driven by 64-year-old William Charles Salathe of Fort Worth, crossed the center line while traveling northbound and collided head-on with a Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V was driven by Ann Browning Henley, an 83-year-old resident of Azle.

Henley sustained severe injuries in the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Authorities determined that Salathe was impaired at the time of the accident. He was arrested at the scene and charged with Intoxication Manslaughter with a Vehicle.

The investigation into the accident remains ongoing as authorities work to gather more information about the circumstances leading up to the crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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