Kelley Jo Wellmaker Dies in Tragic 2-Car Crash on CR SH 16 [Comanche County, TX]

Comanche County, TX (March 21, 2025) – 47-year-old Kelley Jo Wellmaker of Brownwood was killed Thursday afternoon, while another driver was hurt in a tragic 2-car crash on SH 16.

According to authorities, the deadly crash happened at about 1:18 p.m. near Comanche County Medical Center.

Reports say that the fatal crash claimed the life of a Brownwood woman Thursday afternoon.

Emergency crews responded to State Highway 16, about half a mile north of CR 413, at 1:18 p.m. after a two-vehicle collision.

Investigators determined that a driver attempted to turn left onto SH 16 from a private drive but failed to yield to oncoming traffic. A pickup then crashed into the sedan.

The sedan’s driver, Wellmaker was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup driver suffered minor injuries.

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Sweet Lawyers extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kelley Jo Wellmaker. We also wish the injured party a quick recovery.

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