Wills Point Car Accident: Wills Point High School student killed in fatal crash on Highway 80.
According to Wills Point Police Department, officers received a dispatch call from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office regarding a car accident at the location of U.S. Highway 80 and F.M. 2965, Wills Point, TX.
Upon officers arrival at the scene, they discovered the accident involved a passenger car and an 18-wheeler truck. Officers immediately began assisting with all persons on scene to include 4 juvenile – Wills Point High School Students occupying the passenger car and one adult male occupying the 18-wheeler, authorities said.
According to authorities, the driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the three other juveniles were transported to a Tyler hospital for their injuries.
The Driver of the 18-wheeler was evaluated and released at the scene.
Investigations are ongoing.