One dead, one seriously injured in head-on crash on US Highway 67 east of Early

A head-on collision on U.S. Highway 67 east of Early led to the death of a 66-year-old man and serious injuries to a 37-year-old man, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) as reported by sanangelolive.com.

The crash occurred around 6:20 a.m. involving a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder and a 2026 Toyota Tacoma pickup. The deceased man was driving the Pathfinder and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the injured man was taken to Hendrick Hospital in Brownwood and later transferred to Hendrick North Hospital in Abilene.

DPS stated that the deceased was not wearing a seat belt and was traveling eastbound in the westbound passing lane when the collision happened. The other driver was wearing a seat belt and traveling westbound in the passing lane.

Investigators suspect the deceased driver was impaired due to a medical condition and intoxication. The investigation is ongoing and awaiting toxicology results. Weather conditions were clear and roads were dry at the time of the crash, with the posted speed limit being 75 mph.