Marion County, TX (March 18, 2025) – One person was killed and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 176 early Tuesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near mile marker 286. Authorities say Randall Graham, 61, of Tarzan, was driving a 2012 Ford Explorer westbound when he drifted across the center line. His vehicle first sideswiped an eastbound 2021 Ford F-150 before colliding head-on with an eastbound 2018 Ford F-250.
Graham was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford F-150, a 43-year-old man from Andrews, sustained serious injuries and was transported to University Medical Center in Lubbock. The driver of the Ford F-250, a 40-year-old man from Granbury, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
DPS confirmed that all drivers involved were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances leading to the collision.
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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.
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