Leon County, TX — July 13, 2024, Carmen Davis was killed and another person was injured in a car accident just before 4:45 p.m. along U.S. 79.

According to authorities, 60-year-old Carmen Davis was traveling in an eastbound GMC Acadia on U.S. Highway 79 in the vicinity west of C.R. 238 when the accident took place.

Carmen Davis Killed, 1 Injured in Car Accident on U.S. 79 in Leon County, TX

The weather and road conditions in the area at the time were reported to have been rainy and wet. Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, a westbound Jeep Cherokee occupied by a 29-year-old man failed to safely maintain its lane of travel; it reportedly veered left of center, entering the oncoming lane of traffic. This led to a head-on collision between the Jeep and the GMC.

Davis suffered fatal injuries as a result of the wreck, according to reports. The man from the Jeep sustained severe injuries, as well, and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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