Wrong-way crash on TX-56 near Bonham kills couple

FANNIN CO., TX – A husband and wife sustained fatal injuries in a wrong-way collision that happened last week in northwest Fannin County, reports KTEN 10.

Emergency teams reported to TX-56 just west of Bonham on the morning of Tuesday, November 14th. This is about 72 miles northeast of Dallas.

Police say that for unknown reasons, a westbound Jeep Cherokee entered the eastbound side of the highway and crashed into an eastbound Nissan Sentra.

Authorities pronounced the driver of the Nissan, identified as Eric McMillen, deceased at the scene.

McMillen’s wife, Donna, was a passenger in the Nissan at the time of the crash. Donna died in the hospital the following Monday from injuries sustained in the accident.

It’s unclear if the driver of the Jeep sustained injuries or if they will face charges in connection to the wreck.

The investigation is ongoing.

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