Philip Notley Arrested in DWI Crash on FM 1637 [China Spring, TX]

China Spring, TX (April 28, 2026) — A 19-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after Philip Notley collided with her vehicle in China Spring.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened along FM 1637 near April Lane and involved a 2013 Ford F-150 and a 2012 Hyundai Tucson. Responding troopers found the pickup truck heavily damaged and blocking part of the roadway, while the SUV had veered into a ditch with major damage. The young woman driving the Hyundai became trapped inside and required emergency assistance from first responders.

Witnesses at the scene helped the male driver of the pickup truck exit his vehicle. While the woman was still receiving medical aid, the man fled on foot into a nearby field. Authorities later located him entangled in a barbed-wire fence, where he was taken into custody without resistance.

Investigators identified the man as Philip Notley. Troopers reported that he showed clear signs of intoxication, including unstable balance, slurred speech, and an inability to complete field sobriety tests. A breath test later registered alcohol levels nearly twice the legal limit.

Officials said Notley admitted to drinking earlier in the evening but gave inconsistent details about his timeline. He was taken to a hospital for medical clearance before being booked into the McLennan County Jail.

Authorities charged him with intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury and collision involving serious injury. He has since been released on bond as the case moves forward.

The injured 19-year-old woman remains the focus of the investigation as officials continue reviewing the circumstances of the crash.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), a person is injured in a motor vehicle crash every two minutes in Texas. In 2021 alone, more than 239,000 people were hurt in traffic accidents statewide — a sobering reminder that road safety is truly a matter of life and death.

Sadly, reckless and distracted driving continue to claim lives every day. Every few hours, another fatal crash happens somewhere in Texas. That’s why it’s so important to drive defensively, stay alert, follow the speed limit, and keep an eye out for others on the road. Safe driving is everyone’s responsibility.

Driving under the influence puts every life on the road at risk. If you plan to drink, arrange a safe ride and never get behind the wheel.

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