WALKER COUNTY, TX. (THECOUNT) — Trenton Matthew Curl, 21, of Rockdale, Texas, Faithe Nicole Artherholt, 21, of Leander, Texas, an unidentified 10-year-old child, and Nicholas Patrick Calhoun, 23, of Huntsville, Texas, were killed late Saturday night in a head-on crash on State Highway 30 in Walker County, according to authorities.
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. Saturday, May 16, on State Highway 30 west of Wesley Grove Road in Bedias, which is roughly halfway between Huntsville and Roans Prairie in southeast Texas.
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According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Trenton Curl was operating a black 2019 Buick SUV traveling westbound on Highway 30 at the time of the crash.
Investigators said Nicholas Calhoun was driving a 2019 Jeep Wrangler eastbound on the highway.
DPS Sgt. Michael Aftosmes stated the Jeep crossed the center line for reasons that remain under investigation and entered the westbound lane.
Authorities said the Jeep then collided head-on with the Buick SUV.
Curl, Artherholt, and the unidentified 10-year-old child were occupants inside the Buick at the time of the collision.
Officials confirmed all four individuals involved in the crash were pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash prompted a large overnight emergency response as DPS troopers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and crash investigators secured the highway and documented evidence at the scene.
Traffic along State Highway 30 was impacted for several hours while investigators conducted the on-scene investigation and crews removed the heavily damaged vehicles.
Authorities have not publicly released additional information regarding seatbelt use, possible impairment, speed, or weather conditions at the time of the crash.
Investigators also have not stated why the Jeep crossed into oncoming traffic.
The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the deadly head-on collision.
Head-on crashes on rural highways remain among the deadliest categories of motor vehicle collisions due to the combined force of impact and high travel speeds commonly involved.
No additional information regarding the unidentified child has been released.
Authorities have not announced whether toxicology testing was conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.
Google Maps: State Highway 30 west of Wesley Grove Road, Walker County, Texas
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