Tori Bunch Dies in Fiery Crash on El Rancho Road

Teen Driver Injured, 18-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on State Highway 136

Potter County, TX (May 27, 2025) — 18-year-old Tori Bunch of Panhandle died in a head-on crash that shut down part of State Highway 136 near El Rancho Road in Potter County on Tuesday morning.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2016 Ford F-150 was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when it crashed head-on with a 2017 Ford Fusion driven by 18-year-old Tori Dakota Bunch of Panhandle.

Authorities said the impact caused the pickup truck to catch fire. Several Good Samaritans reportedly pulled the 17-year-old driver from the burning vehicle before emergency crews arrived.

Bunch suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The teenage driver of the Ford F-150 sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

DPS also reported a secondary collision after another southbound vehicle struck the rear right side of the Ford F-150. That driver was not hurt.

Officials continue to investigate the crash.

Sweet Lawyers extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tori Dakota Bunch during this difficult time. We hope those injured in this tragic crash recover quickly and completely.

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