River Burks, 2 kids killed in solo crash on TX-323 near Overton
RUSK CO., TX – An adult and two children sustained fatal injuries Saturday in a single-vehicle collision along the highway in northwest Rusk County.
According to CBS 19, the crash occurred on TX-323 near Old London and Overton and about two hours southeast of Dallas.
The initial investigation indicates that a 21-year-old driver lost control of his northbound vehicle while making an illegal pass on TX-323. The vehicle travelled off of the highway and crashed into a tree.
Authorities declared a toddler and the driver, identified as River Burks, deceased at the scene.
A 6-year-old passenger died the following day in a hospital in Louisiana.
The investigation is ongoing.
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