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New Braunfels residents killed, driver critically injured in Comal County rollover
Two New Braunfels residents died and the driver was critically injured when their truck overturned on a Comal County highway, according to state troopers investigating the crash.
Two New Braunfels residents were killed and a third person was critically injured when the pickup truck they were traveling in overturned on a Comal County highway, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The rollover crash occurred on a highway in Comal County, troopers said. The driver of the truck was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. The two passengers, both from New Braunfels, died at the scene.
DPS is investigating the cause of the crash. Troopers have not released the names of the victims pending notification of family members.
The highway where the crash occurred is a heavily traveled route connecting New Braunfels with surrounding communities in the Hill Country. Rollover crashes involving pickup trucks are a persistent safety concern on rural and semi-rural highways in the region, where high speeds and uneven shoulders can contribute to loss of vehicle control.
DPS urged drivers to exercise caution and to wear seat belts, noting that restraints significantly reduce the risk of fatal injury in rollover collisions.
The investigation is ongoing. Troopers asked anyone with information about the crash to contact the DPS office in New Braunfels.