Unrestrained 13-day-old baby and teen killed in crash, authorities say
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas. (KOSA/Gray News) - A 13-day-old baby and a 17-year-old in Texas were killed, and four others were injured in a crash.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said Thursday that the crash happened about 3:50 p.m. on a highway.
Investigators said a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling northbound in the inside lane when a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, traveling southbound, attempted to make a left turn onto the service road and failed to yield the right of way.
The Ram struck the passenger side of the Malibu.
DPS said the 17-year-old driver of the Malibu and a 13-day-old boy, both from Mississippi, were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle.
Both died at the scene.
A passenger in the Malibu suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.
The crash remains under investigation.
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