Basic Facts
Crash date: June 15, 2026
Crash location: State Highway 199 at New Highland Road in Springtown, TX
People involved:
- Jessica Burch, 29
- Unidentified passengers
- Unidentified driver, 19
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
Springtown, TX — June 15, 2026, Jessica Burch and a child were injured in a car accident at about 10:50 p.m. on State Highway 199.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2026 Kia sedan alleged failed to yield from a stop sign on New Highland Road and collided with an eastbound 2016 Nissan Altima.
Nissan driver Jessica Burch, 29, and a 9-year-old boy were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. A 4-year-old girl was listed as possibly injured.
The Kia driver, a 19-year-old woman, was not injured, the report states. She is not facing any charges or citations related to the crash at this time.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Parker County crash.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Initial reports say the Kia driver caused this crash by failing to yield, but what if police got it wrong? That doesn’t happen often, but this crash still warrants a full investigation to get to the bottom of what happened on State Highway 199.
Authorities will work to reconstruct this accident by going over vehicle data, physical evidence, witness statements and any available video footage, while cell phone records could show what each driver was doing at the time. A forensic examination will be needed if investigators suspect a mechanical issue contributed to this accident.
This investigation should answer any questions the Nissan driver and her family have about this crash.
What do you think happened here?