Fatal Crash Claims Two Lives on Highway 66
A tragic accident occurred early Tuesday morning on Highway 66, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving another person critically injured. The multi-vehicle collision, involving a sedan and a pickup truck, took place around 6:15 a.m. near the Riverbend exit, authorities confirmed.
According to eyewitnesses, the sedan was traveling at high speed when it swerved into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with the pickup truck. The impact was severe, causing both vehicles to veer off the road. Emergency responders from the local fire department and paramedics arrived on the scene within minutes but were unable to save the two occupants of the sedan, who were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck, a 45-year-old male, was airlifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims pending notification of their families.
Preliminary investigations suggest that speed and possible driver fatigue may have contributed to the accident. The weather was reportedly clear at the time, ruling out poor visibility as a factor. The highway remained closed for several hours as investigators worked to reconstruct the scene and clear the wreckage.
Local police urged drivers to exercise caution, particularly during early morning hours, when fatigue-related accidents are more common. “This is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of safe driving practices,” said Officer Maria Lopez, who is leading the investigation.
The tragic incident has sparked an outpouring of condolences from the community, with many taking to social media to express their sympathies for the families involved. Police are continuing their investigation and have asked anyone with additional information to contact the department.
This is the second major accident on Highway 66 this month, raising concerns about road safety in the area.
