Jones County, TX (October 19, 2024) — A tragic two-vehicle accident in Hawley on Wednesday morning claimed the life of 78-year-old Bonnie Kinard from Merkel, according to the Hawley Police Department.

The crash occurred around 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 277 and FM 605. Authorities reported that Kinard was driving eastbound on FM 605 when she allegedly ran a stop sign, colliding with the side of a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 277.

Kinard sustained multiple fractures in the crash and was transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver of the second vehicle, described only as a middle-aged man, suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital by private transportation.

The Hawley Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Further details have not yet been released.

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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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