A Friday evening crash in Chambers County claimed the lives of four people, including three young passengers, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The crash occurred around 7 p.m. April 10 on FM 563, approximately 0.8 miles south of Interstate 10.
According to DPS Sgt. Sammy Lattner, a 2005 Chrysler 300 sedan driven by Kara Beagle, 37, of Liberty, left the roadway and struck a tree. Beagle and all three passengers in the vehicle were killed.
The passengers were identified as Jay’Shawn Godfrey, 19, of Houston, and two juveniles, ages 17 and 15. Authorities have not released the names of the juveniles. Next of kin for all four victims have been notified.
Lattner said speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash. An autopsy will be performed on the driver. The investigation remains ongoing.
In a Facebook post Saturday, Liberty ISD Superintendent Dusty McGee confirmed that Liberty High School students were among those killed and expressed condolences to the families affected.
“We are heartbroken by the loss our community is experiencing following a fatal car accident involving LHS students last night,” McGee wrote. “When words fall short, all that we can do is come together to support one another while honoring the privacy of the families who are grieving.
“This tragedy has deeply affected many of the families, friends, classmates, and teachers that we have spoken to and visited with throughout the night and this morning. Beginning Monday, counselors and members of our ministerial alliance will be available on campus for any students who need someone to talk to. Family grief resources are also available on our website: http://libertyisd.net/health. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you feel your child may need additional support.
“As a school community, we will continue to care for one another with compassion in the days ahead. We will only share additional information as appropriate and in coordination with the families.”