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COLLEGE STATION, Brazos County, Texas, Oct. 30, 2026 — Two men from Bryan, Texas, died on Thursday evening, October 29, in a head-on crash on FM 60 west of Easterwood Airport in Brazos County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The crash happened just before 6 p.m. near Jones Road. A Buick traveling east on FM 60 reportedly crossed the center turn lane into the westbound side of the road and collided head-on with a Chevrolet Silverado.
DPS identified the drivers as James Washington, 45, and Fernando Sierra Medina, 30, both of Bryan. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Neither vehicle carried passengers.
The circumstances that led the Buick to cross into oncoming traffic remain under investigation. DPS has not released further details on what caused the vehicle to leave its lane.
We are deeply sorry for the losses suffered by the victims' families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are fatal crashes like this one investigated?
State troopers typically reconstruct the scene using physical evidence, vehicle damage, and witness statements to determine how and why the vehicles collided.
How long does a fatal-crash investigation usually take?
A full determination of cause can take weeks or months, especially if the findings depend on lab results or a detailed crash reconstruction report.
Does impairment usually play a role in head-on crashes?
It can, but investigators only confirm impairment, such as alcohol or drug use, after toxicology results and a full review are complete. No such finding has been released in this case.
Where do fatal head-on crashes typically happen?
They commonly occur on two-lane roads without a physical median, where a vehicle drifting out of its lane has direct access to oncoming traffic.
