Basic Facts
Crash date: April 5, 2026
Crash location: Interstate 40 west of McLean, TX
People involved:
- Ester Evenson, 60
- Dorothy Guinn, 81
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
Gray County, TX — April 5, 2026, Ester Evenson was killed in a wrong-way car accident at about 2 p.m. on Interstate 40 west of McLean.
Authorities said a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was heading west in the eastbound lanes of I-40 when it crashed head on with a 2016 Toyota Highlander.
Toyota driver Ester Evenson, 60, of Amarillo was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.
Hyundai driver Dorothy Guinn, 81, of Pampa died in the crash as well, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Gray County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
In my job, I’ve seen dozens of wrong-way crashes like this. Most people usually assume alcohol played a role when someone starts driving in the wrong lanes on the interstate, but what if the signs directing traffic onto I-40 were damaged or missing? What if the 81-year-old Hyundai driver was confused and took the wrong route to enter the highway? What if the Hyundai had an issue with its lane departure warning system, and the driver couldn’t steer it into the proper place? These scenarios may not be likely, but they do happen.
Authorities need to investigate this crash thoroughly so those who are grieving can get the answers they deserve about how this crash happened.
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