Basic Facts

Crash date: August 29, 2026

Crash location: F.M. 31 near County Road 1019 south of Marshall, TX

People involved:

  • Renee Braudaway, 67
  • Unidentified Chevrolet driver, 65
  • Unidentified Chevrolet passenger, 63

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

Harrison County, TX — August 29, 2026, Renee Braudaway was killed and another person was injured in a car accident at about 9:40 p.m. on F.M. 31 south of Marshall.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2012 Ford Focus that was heading north on County Road 1019 when it collided head-on with an eastbound 2024 Chevrolet Silverado.

Ford driver Renee Braudaway, 67, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.

A 63-year-old woman riding in the Chevrolet were seriously injured in the crash, the report states. The driver, 65, suffered minor injuries.

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

How Did This Accident Occur?

When two vehicles collide head-on like this, it’s usually because one of them failed to yield the right of way. It shouldn’t be hard for authorities to figure out which one, but they still have to figure out why.

Maybe one driver was distracted or fatigued. Maybe one of these vehicles had an issue with its brakes or steering mechanism. Maybe a traffic signal was damaged or missing. A thorough investigation should help investigators sort out what caused this crash, as authorities pore over physical evidence, vehicle data, witness statements and available video footage.

Did you witness this accident? Let us know what you saw in the comments.

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