McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas – Authorities have confirmed that 20-year-old Alexus McCormick, of Waco, has died following a two-vehicle crash in Speegleville on Wednesday morning.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), troopers responded around 9 a.m. to the intersection of Speegleville Road and McLennan Crossing Road. Investigators determined that a Chevrolet Malibu, driven by McCormick, entered the intersection from McLennan Crossing and failed to yield the right of way to a southbound dump truck. The dump truck collided with the vehicle.
McCormick was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The dump truck driver was also taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Speegleville Volunteer Fire Department reported that crews responded to the scene and managed traffic by allowing motorists to detour through McLennan Crossing Road or turn around at Paloma Drive while the crash was being investigated.
Authorities continue to review the circumstances of the crash.