Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatality crash on FM 92, near Jim Burns Road, that occurred Friday, July 25, 2025, in Hardin County.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 11:35 p.m., an 18-wheeler was traveling south on FM 92 and struck a utility vehicle that reportedly pulled out from Jim Burns Road in front of the 18-wheeler.
After emergency responders arrived, a secondary crash occurred when a Chevrolet Malibu drove through the crash scene and struck a Hardin County patrol unit that was sitting stationary with its emergency lighting on.
The driver of the commercial motor vehicle, identified as 34-year-old Arthur Jones of Houston, was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
There were five people on the utility vehicle, four of which were pronounced deceased on scene by a Justice of the Peace, and one transported to Hermann Memorial for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
The driver involved in the secondary crash, identified as 44-year-old Kristy Biggs of Spurger, was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The patrol deputy, identified as Deputy Droddy, was not injured.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.