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2 killed in head-on collision near Palmview
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that a blue Ford Fusion and a silver Chevrolet Malibu were involved in the collision.
A head-on collision near Palmview resulted in two fatalities and two hospitalizations. The crash occurred on Texan Road, south of Freedom Avenue, on Friday evening. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that a blue Ford Fusion and a silver Chevrolet Malibu were involved in the collision.
The Malibu was traveling on the wrong side of the road when it crashed into the Fusion. Further details about the incident are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The driver and passenger of the Malibu and Fusion were affected, with two people dying at the scene and two others taken to South Texas Health System McAllen in critical condition.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
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