Mardee Matlac IDed as victim in crash at S Soncy, W Cemetery

RANDALL CO., TX – A two-vehicle collision in central Randall County killed a 56-year-old woman on Friday night and injured two other women, reports abc 7 News.

Shortly after 10:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to the intersection of South Soncy Road and West Cemetery Road, which is just southwest of Canyon and about 18 miles southwest of Amarillo.

Police say that a westbound Cadillac Deville collided with a southbound Chrysler Town & Country when the driver of the Cadillac failed to heed a stop sign.

The unrestrained driver of the Town and County succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Authorities identified her as Mardee Matlack.

Medics transported the driver of the Cadillac, identified as 18-year-old Karlee Barfoot, and a her passenger to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A full investigation is underway.

The loss of a loved one in a car accident is heartbreaking for the surviving family members and loved ones. If you’ve endured such a loss in Randall County, please accept our deepest condolences. The Texas wrongful death attorneys at The Benton Law Firm are available to help your family seek the justice you are owed for your loss. Call us today at (214) 777-7777 or reach us on our website to request a free consultation.

Note: The information included in this post was derived from secondary sources and has not been independently confirmed. Any inaccurate information will be corrected immediately after being brought to the site’s attention. If you identify any false information within this story, please inform us immediately so we can adjust the post to contain the most accurate information available surrounding this event.

Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life of those who live in our state. At the Benton Law Firm, we intend to honor those who are victimized in accidents across Texas. We aim to provide up to date information to the public surrounding these incidents in hopes of helping others to avoid becoming victims themselves or to know how to respond should a tragedy occur. Do not rely on any information within this post. Instead, seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional whenever necessary.