Panola County, TX — November 26, 2025, Brody Wedgeworth and Elissa Branch were killed due to a car accident at around 7:00 p.m. on Highway 315.
Authorities said that the accident happened off the corner of the TX-315 and County Road 160.
Investigators said that 34-year-old Brody Wedgeworth and 25-year-old Elissa Branch were in a Toyota Corolla going southwest. A Dodge Ram going the same direction reportedly failed to control speed, crashing into the Corolla. A Toyota Camry was also involved in the accident.
Due to the crash, Brody Wedgeworth and Elissa Branch were killed. The driver of the Camry was injured in the crash. At this time, no further information about the accident is available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Following a serious car accident like this, it’s not always as simple as blaming a driver and moving on. It’s important for families to know they’re getting all the facts, and that requires delving into evidence that isn’t always so obvious. This can include vehicle data, possible defects, road hazards, poor lighting or signage, drugs and alcohol, drivers who are working at the time of the crash, etc. If authorities can show they’re looking into all of that, that’s a good sign. But more often than not, that car accidents that come across my desk aren’t fully examined until there’s been more thorough independent investigations.
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