Waco, TX (June 29, 2026) – A 53-year-old Waco woman was killed late on Saturday night, June 27, in a crash involving a passenger car and a semi-truck on Interstate 35 in Bell County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The crash happened at about 11:54 p.m. on June 27. DPS identified the woman as Sharail Monic Morgan and said she was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Ted Duffield.
A 49-year-old male passenger in the passenger car was taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center for treatment. His condition was not released. DPS said the semi-truck driver was not injured.
Texas DPS said the crash remains under investigation. Our condolences go out to the victim’s loved ones.
Where the Crash Happened: Interstate 35 in Bell County
The reported location is Interstate 35 in Bell County. Interstate 35 is a major north-south corridor where passenger vehicles and commercial trucks often share the same lanes at highway speeds.
That setting matters because crashes involving passenger vehicles and semi-trucks can require a broader investigation area. Responders may need to document vehicle positions, debris, guardrail or roadside damage, and lane closures while keeping traffic away from the scene.
What We Know
- The crash happened late on Saturday night.
- The crash was reported at about 11:54 p.m. on June 27.
- The crash occurred on Interstate 35 in Bell County.
- Texas DPS investigated the crash.
- The crash involved a passenger car and a truck tractor semi-trailer.
- Sharail Monic Morgan, 53, of Waco, was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Justice of the Peace Ted Duffield pronounced Morgan dead.
- A 49-year-old male passenger was taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.
- The passenger’s condition was not released.
- DPS said the semi-truck driver was not injured.
- The cause remains under investigation.
Why Interstate Collisions With Semi-Trucks Need Detailed Review
Crashes involving semi-trucks on interstates can be especially serious because commercial vehicles are much larger and heavier than passenger cars. On Interstate 35, investigators may need to review how the vehicles came together, where the impact occurred, and how each vehicle moved before and after the collision.
The limited early information also matters. DPS confirmed the vehicles involved and the reported injuries, but the agency has not released a final cause. Until investigators complete their review, no additional factor should be assumed.
How This Crash Is Investigated
DPS investigators will likely review vehicle damage, roadway marks, debris, final vehicle positions, and any witness statements. In a crash involving a passenger car and a semi-truck, investigators may also examine commercial vehicle records, roadway evidence, and the sequence of impacts.
Because officials said the cause remains under investigation, the crash should not be attributed to speed, distraction, impairment, vehicle failure, or any other factor unless DPS releases that finding.
What to Do After a Fatal Collision in Texas
After a fatal crash, the official report can help families and involved parties understand what investigators documented after scene work, vehicle inspections, and evidence review.
In Texas, crash reports are handled by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the custodian of records via CRIS. The official portal is the CRIS Public Portal. The report forms listed for Texas are CR-3 (report) and CR-91 (mail request).
Texas’s listed report fee is $6 regular; $8 certified (online via CRIS, credit/debit). Officers have 10 days to file; ~4 business days TxDOT processing (often 7-10 business days available). Reports may be requested by parties with a proper interest to receive unredacted copies; others receive redacted copies (§ 550.065(c)). Texas does not have a fixed public window; it has eligibility-based redaction.
Further details may be released after Texas DPS completes its review of the Bell County crash.
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