Basic Facts
Crash date: May 18, 2026
Crash location: U.S. Highway 259 south of Omaha, TX
People involved:
- Morgan Hartgrove, 30
- Unidentified child, 4
- Unidentified child, 8
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
Morris County, TX — May 18, 2026, Morgan Hartgrave and two children were injured in a single-vehicle accident at about 7:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 259.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2021 Ford Explorer was heading north when it left the road and overturned near County Road 3305.
Driver Morgan Hartgrove, 30 and two boys, ages 4 and 8, were seriously injured in the crash south of Omaha, according to the report.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Morris County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
It is not clear at this point what caused this SUV to leave U.S. 258. Was the driver distracted? Was the Ford avoiding another vehicle? Did the SUV have a problem with its brakes or steering mechanism? The only way to know for sure is to wait until the investigation is complete.
Investigators will work to reconstruct this crash by gathering physical evidence, data from the Ford and any available witness statements and video footage. Cell phone records could show what the driver was doing at the time.
If authorities suspect a mechanical issue contributed to the crash, an outside expert likely will be needed to conduct a forensic examination of the SUV. Most law enforcement agencies do not have the time or training for such inspections, but the injured driver and her family deserve to know as much as possible about this accident.
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