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Kaufman County, TX (July 28, 2026) — A mother and her two daughters were killed late on Sunday, July 26, when a semi-truck struck their disabled car on eastbound US-80 between Forney and Terrell.
The crash happened around 11:35 p.m. east of Windmill Farms Boulevard, according to preliminary findings from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Troopers identified the victims as 38-year-old Vanecia Deshun Williams and her daughters, a 14-year-old and a 9-year-old.
The impact sent the family’s 2013 Hyundai over a concrete bridge railing and into the area below. Williams and both children died at the scene. The truck driver was not injured.
Eastbound US-80 remained closed for approximately seven and a half hours while emergency crews, state troopers, and heavy-wrecker operators worked at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the Williams.
Where the Collision Happened: Eastbound US-80 East of Windmill Farms Blvd
US-80 is a major east-west highway linking communities across Kaufman County, including the growing areas around Forney and Terrell. The reported location lies east of Windmill Farms Boulevard on a corridor used by both local motorists and commercial traffic.
Highway traffic typically moves faster than traffic on nearby local roads, leaving drivers less time to react to unexpected obstructions. Bridge sections can add another concern because concrete railings and limited roadside space may restrict where a disabled vehicle or responding crew can safely position itself.
What We Know
- The crash occurred around 11:35 p.m. on Sunday.
- A semi-truck and a disabled 2013 Hyundai passenger car were involved.
- Vanecia Deshun Williams and her two daughters died at the scene.
- The impact sent the Hyundai over a concrete bridge railing.
- The truck driver was not injured.
- Eastbound US-80 was closed for about seven and a half hours.
- Texas DPS Highway Patrol is investigating.
Why Disabled-Vehicle Crashes on Highways Can Be Catastrophic
A disabled vehicle remaining in an active highway lane creates a sudden hazard for approaching traffic. At night, drivers may have only the distance illuminated by their headlights to recognize that a vehicle ahead is stopped rather than moving with the flow of traffic.
The involvement of a heavy truck can further increase the severity of an impact because of its greater mass and longer stopping distance. Investigators will need to examine the highway conditions, the vehicles’ positions, and the available reaction distance before determining the full sequence of events on US-80.
How This Collision Is Investigated
Texas DPS investigators may document vehicle damage, debris, tire marks, the point of impact, and the Hyundai’s path over the bridge railing. Those details can help establish the truck’s movement and how the passenger car traveled after contact.
Troopers may also review witness statements, available vehicle data, lighting conditions, and any nearby camera footage. Because this was a fatal commercial-vehicle collision, the scene required detailed reconstruction, and final findings may differ from information released during the initial response.
What to Do After a Fatal Crash
Families affected by a fatal Texas collision should preserve official correspondence, insurance records, vehicle documents, photographs, and any information provided by the investigating agency. The completed crash report may contain findings that were unavailable while troopers were still reconstructing the scene.
Texas crash reports are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation through the Crash Records Information System. Reports may be purchased through the CRIS Public Portal at cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase. The police report is Form CR-3, while Form CR-91 is used for requests submitted by mail.
A regular report costs $6, and a certified report costs $8. Credit and debit cards are accepted for online CRIS purchases. Officers have 10 days to file the report, followed by approximately four business days of TxDOT processing. Reports are often available within seven to 10 business days.
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