Caitlin Rene Smyth, 23, Kyle Lee Alba, 25, Ricky Dale Williams, 57, Kathy Lee Leverett, 62, and Nancy Ann Clark, 82, dead, and two injured in two-vehicle crash on U.S. 290 and Crow Ranch Road in Dripping Springs, Texas

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/16/2023 - 3:09pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 8, 2016

DPS: 5 dead in crash near Dripping Springs

DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS - Authorities are investigating the cause of a crash that killed five people just east of Dripping Springs on Sunday afternoon. DPS confirmed to KVUE the crash happened near U.S. 290 and Crow Ranch Road shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, just east of the city limits.

Fatal car accident in Dripping Springs

The Texas Department  of Public Safety is investigating a fatal car accident on US Highway 290 in Dripping Springs. This is the second fatal car accident in our area on this Mother's Day.  According to DPS, the crash happened near U.S. 290 and Crow Ranch Road, just east of the city limits. It is unclear at this time how many fatalities are associated with this accident. 

Five killed in Mother's Day crash in Dripping Springs

According to Texas Dept. of Public Safety officials, a 2016 Lincoln was heading eastbound on 290 when the driver lost control of the car.

At the same time, a 2000 Buick was heading westbound. Investigators say the Lincoln struck the rear of the Buick.

Victims identified in Dripping Springs fatal crash

Police said the victims names are: Caitlin Rene Smyth, 23, from Austin, Kyle Lee Alba, 25, from Dripping Springs, Ricky Dale Williams, 57, from Austin, Kathy Lee Leverett, 62, and Nancy Ann Clark, 82.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Caitlin Rene Smyth
Kyle Lee Alba
Ricky Dale Williams
Kathy Lee Leverett
Nancy Ann Clark

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