Animal rescue driver injured, dog killed in Marble Falls collision
Spike, a dog being cared for by Highland Lakes Canine Rescue, was killed in a vehicle accident May 30, 2025. The driver of the vehicle, a shelter employee, was seriously injured. Courtesy photo
A staff member of Highland Lakes Canine Rescue was seriously injured and a dog was killed May 30 in a vehicle accident on U.S. 281 in Marble Falls.
According to a Saturday social media statement from the rescue, the staff member was leaving a veterinarian’s appointment at Hope Animal Clinic with one of the shelter’s dogs, Spike, when their vehicle was struck. Hope Animal Clinic is located at 4015 U.S. 281 near the Texas 71 intersection south of Marble Falls.
The staff member was flown to Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin. Spike suffered major injuries in the crash and died.
“He was a small dog with a big heart, and even bigger personality, who made a lasting impression on everyone who met him,” reads Highland Lakes Canine Rescue’s Facebook post. “We will miss him dearly.”
According to Marble Falls police, the HLCR staff member mistakenly pulled in front of oncoming traffic at around 2:30 p.m. Friday outside of the vet clinic. Their Mitsubishi Mirage was struck by a Chevy Silverado. The driver of the Chevy was taken to Baylor Scott & White-Marble Falls for treatment but was not seriously injured, according to MFPD.
No citations were issued in the incident.
“We will honor Spike’s memory by continuing to give other dogs like him the love, care and second chances they deserve,” the HLCR statement continued.
Highland Lakes Canine Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter based in southern Burnet County that specializes in caring for dogs with special needs.