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Tragic Four-Vehicle Crash in Callahan County Leaves One Dead and Nine Injured

CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A devastating four-vehicle collision occurred approximately two miles south of Cross Plains, resulting in the loss of one life and leaving nine individuals injured.

On the afternoon of December 21, at precisely 3:34 p.m., emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene of a severe accident involving four vehicles on State Highway 206 (SH 206), just south of Cross Plains.

According to the preliminary investigation, it was determined that a Ford pickup, hauling a trailer, was traveling in a southerly direction on SH 206. In the opposite direction, a Chevrolet Silverado was heading north on the same highway, followed closely by a Honda Accord and a Honda Civic.

Unfortunately, due to the hazardous road conditions caused by heavy rain, the driver of the Ford pickup lost control of the vehicle, causing the trailer to sway violently. As a result, the Ford pickup veered into the northbound lane, colliding head-on with the Chevrolet Silverado.

Meanwhile, the trailer continued its trajectory in the northbound lane, resulting in a collision between the trailer and the Honda Accord. The driver of the Honda Civic, who witnessed the initial collision, attempted to avoid the wreckage but ultimately lost control and collided with a fence post.

The driver of the Ford pickup is currently in stable condition, suffering from non-incapacitating injuries. Additionally, four passengers, including three juveniles, were promptly transported to Hendrick North. Thankfully, they are all in stable condition and their injuries are non-incapacitating.

Tragically, the driver of the Chevrolet Silverado sustained incapacitating injuries and was rushed to Hendrick North in critical condition. Regrettably, the passenger in the Chevrolet Silverado was pronounced dead at the scene by the Justice of the Peace. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Tristan Andrew Reidhaar from Viola, Texas.

Moreover, the driver and passenger of the Honda Accord were also transported to Hendrick North and are currently in stable condition, with non-incapacitating injuries.

Fortunately, the driver of the Honda Civic received medical treatment at the collision site and was subsequently released.

The Texas Highway Patrol diligently investigated the collision, with the assistance of Trooper Jacob C. Morrow, additional troopers, and a sergeant from Baird and Abilene.

Trooper Jacob C. Morrow, alongside Corporal Lance Parker, Trooper Matthew Howe, Trooper Cody Pope, Trooper Dustin Neitch, and Sergeant Daniel White, meticulously examined the accident to determine its cause and sequence of events.

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