Basic Facts
Crash date: July 24, 2026
Crash location: Mixon Road west of Troup, TX
People involved:
- Adam Christopher Frantz, 38
- Ashlee Lann Frantz, 34
- Unidentified Mercedes driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Smith County, TX — July 24, 2026, Adam Frantz and Ashlee Frantz were killed in a car accident at about 6 p.m. on Mixon Road west of Troup.
Authorities said a Mercedes-Benz SUV apparently left its lane on a curve and collided head-on with a 2018 Toyota Corolla.
A passenger in the Toyota, 34-year-old Ashlee Lann Frantz, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities, while driver Adam Christopher Frantz, 38, died after being transported to a local hospital.
The Mercedes driver was hospitalized with unspecified injuries, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Smith County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Initial reports say this crash happened because the Mercedes drifted out of its lane while going around a curve, but what if the first officers on the scene got it wrong? It doesn’t happen often, but it is one of the reasons a full investigation is needed. The investigation also will give the family that is grieving after this accident a clear picture of what happened on Mixon Road.
Authorities will work to reconstruct this accident by poring over vehicle data, physical evidence, witness statements and available video footage. Cell phone records could show what each driver was doing at the time, but an in-depth vehicle inspection will be needed if investigators suspect a mechanical issue contributed to this accident.
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