Multiple killed in head-on collision in Marble Falls
Five people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Sunday, May 17, in the 3100 block of South U.S. Highway 281 in Marble Falls.
The Marble Falls Police Department, with assistance from the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the crash at 4:59 p.m.
Based on the preliminary investigation into the incident, a black Nissan pickup driven by Antonio Lara, 80, of Lago Vista was traveling north on U.S. 281 when, for unknown reasons, it crossed into southbound traffic.
The Nissan first struck the rear side of a white BMW hatchback carrying Lance Benick, 29, Hannah Benick, 27, and their 8-month-old son, all of Austin. The BMW sustained minor damage in that crash and no serious injuries were reported.
The Nissan pickup, driven by Lara, then continued further into southbound traffic and collided head-on with a silver Hyundai hatchback occupied by Roxanne Mowrey, 50, Ron Dykes, 55, along with two girls, ages 3 and 5. Officials said the Hyundai was traveling in the inside southbound lane at the time.
According to MFPD, all occupants of the Nissan and Hyundai were killed in the collision.
“The Marble Falls Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to all assisting agencies, first responders, and the citizens of the Hill Country area who stopped to render aid to those involved,” reads a media release from MFPD. “Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and loved ones affected by this tragic incident.”