CAMERON, Milam County, Texas, Nov. 11, 2026 — One person died and another was injured in a head-on crash on US 190 on Tuesday morning, November 10, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Authorities said troopers were called to the scene around 5:55 a.m. A preliminary investigation found that a Ram pickup was traveling west on US 190 while a Mitsubishi Mirage was headed east. The lead trooper on the case said the Mitsubishi crossed into the westbound lanes "for reasons still unknown" and collided head-on with the pickup.
The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified by DPS as 20-year-old Jackson Wesney of Cameron, TX, died at the scene. The driver of the pickup suffered what the agency described as non-incapacitating injuries.
The crash remains under investigation. We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim, and we wish the injured driver a speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does passing contribute to head-on crashes?
Yes. Attempting to pass on a two-lane road can put a vehicle directly into the path of oncoming traffic, which is one of the more common ways head-on crashes happen, though investigators have not said that was a factor in this case.
How do median barriers help prevent these crashes?
Physical barriers between opposing lanes of traffic keep vehicles from crossing the center line, which is a major reason divided highways see fewer head-on collisions than undivided ones.
What should a driver do if an oncoming car drifts into their lane?
Safety experts generally recommend slowing down, moving right toward the shoulder, and honking or flashing headlights to alert the other driver, instead of swerving sharply left into oncoming traffic.
What injuries are common in head-on crashes?
Because of the combined speed of both vehicles, head-on crashes frequently cause chest, head, and leg injuries, along with fractures from the force of impact.
