Basic Facts

Crash date: July 5, 2026

Crash location: U.S. Highway 60 ramp from U.S. Highway 87 in Canyon, TX

People involved:

  • Elizabeth Flores, 42
  • Unidentified Nissan driver, 23
  • Unidentified Nissan passengers

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

Canyon, TX — July 5, 2026, Elizabeth Flores and two other people were injured in a car accident at about 3:15 a.m. on the ramp to U.S. Highway 60.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2023 Nissan Rogue crashed into a median barrier near the junction with U.S. Highway 87.

Elizabeth Flores, 42, and two other passengers, including a baby girl, were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report, while the driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Randall County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

It’s not clear at this point what caused this crash, so it is up to investigators to provide those affected by this crash with a clear picture of what happened on U.S. Highway 60.

Was the driver fatigued or distracted? Did he swerve to avoid another vehicle? Did the Nissan have an issue with its brakes or steering mechanism? These are the type of questions that investigators should consider as they work to reconstruct this accident, using physical evidence, witness statements, vehicle data and available video footage.

Cell phone records could show if the driver was texting or interacting with an app, but an in-depth inspection will be needed if authorities suspect a mechanical problem contributed to this crash.

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