Tragic 2-Car Collision on Highway 16 Claims a Life [Bandera County, TX]

Bandera County, TX (April 12, 2025) – A tragic 2-car collision on Highway 16 Thursday afternoon resulted in a person dead.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fatal incident happened around 2 p.m. on SH-16 South near Purple Sage Road

Reports say that the two-vehicle collision in Bandera County left one person dead.

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the scene near the Bandera Landing Strip.

According to the initial investigation, a 1999 Toyota Tacoma entered the highway from a private driveway and collided with a southbound 2019 Dodge Ram 2500.

The impact fatally injured the Toyota driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is continuing its investigation into the incident.

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Sweet Lawyers extend heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the victim in the 2-car collision on Highway 16. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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