Couple Killed in McKinney Crash; Suspects Charged

A North Texas family is grieving an unimaginable loss after a mother and her two young daughters were killed in a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler in Kaufman County. According to family members, 26-year-old Celsa Hernandez and her daughters, Nevaeh, 8, and Paulette, 6, died when the passenger vehicle they were traveling in collided with an 18-wheeler on State Highway 34 near Kaufman. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and pronounced all three victims deceased. The crash has left relatives, friends, and the wider community devastated by the sudden loss of three lives. Relatives described Celsa as a devoted mother whose life centered around her daughters. Loved ones remembered Nevaeh and Paulette as energetic, loving children with bright futures ahead of them. As investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the collision, the family is focused on honoring their memories while coping with an unimaginable loss. Fatal crashes involving commercial trucks require a prompt and thorough investigation. In addition to determining how the collision occurred, investigators often examine whether the trucking company and driver complied with federal safety regulations. Important evidence may include the police crash report, electronic logging device ELD records, engine control module ECM data, onboard camera footage, driver qualification files, maintenance and inspection records, dispatch communications, cargo documentation, witness statements, scene measurements, and accident reconstruction evidence. Preserving this evidence quickly is often critical before it is altered or lost. Everyone at Wooley Law Firm extends our sincere condolences to the Hernandez family and all those affected by this tragic collision. Our firm represents families throughout Texas in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving 18-wheelers and commercial vehicles. We work quickly to preserve evidence, identify every potentially responsible party, and pursue the compensation families deserve after preventable tragedies. If your family lost a loved one in a Kaufman County truck accident, 18-wheeler collision, or other fatal commercial vehicle crash, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, medical expenses, loss of financial support, mental anguish, loss of companionship, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

As summer travel and holiday celebrations increase across Texas, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched its annual “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” campaign to remind motorists of the devastating consequences of impaired driving. This year’s campaign honors Carly Beatty, a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student whose life was cut short after she was struck by an impaired driver while walking home in College Station in 2019. Carly, a sophomore majoring in animal science, dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. According to TxDOT and her family, she was walking home with friends when an impaired driver struck her. Despite extensive medical treatment, she later died from her injuries. Her mother, Sue Beatty, has partnered with TxDOT to share Carly’s story in hopes of preventing other families from experiencing the same tragedy. The campaign coincides with increased summer travel and encourages drivers to plan ahead, use a designated driver, or choose a rideshare instead of driving under the influence. According to TxDOT, impaired driving continues to claim hundreds of lives across Texas each year. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can impair judgment, reaction time, and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. The agency’s campaign serves as a reminder that every impaired driving decision has the potential to change lives forever. When an impaired driver causes a serious or fatal collision, preserving evidence is critical. Important evidence may include police crash reports, toxicology results, field sobriety testing records, dash-camera and surveillance footage, vehicle event data recorder (EDR) information, witness statements, cell phone records, and accident reconstruction evidence. Acting quickly can help ensure that this evidence is preserved before it is lost or destroyed. Wooley Law Firm represents victims and families affected by drunk driving accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death cases throughout Texas. Our firm works aggressively to preserve evidence, identify all liable parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under Texas law. If you or a loved one was injured by an impaired driver in Texas, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment, wrongful death damages, and other losses. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

A North Texas woman was killed after being struck by a train in Terrell, Texas, on July 23, 2026. Police and emergency responders were called to the railroad tracks after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a train. According to Terrell police, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released pending notification of family members. Authorities have not announced what led to the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing. The train crew remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Fatal train collisions require a thorough investigation to determine exactly what occurred. Depending on the circumstances, investigators may examine crossing signals and gates, train event recorder data, locomotive camera footage, horn activation records, visibility conditions, witness statements, surveillance video, dispatch communications, and any evidence from the scene. Preserving this evidence early is critical to determining whether negligence contributed to the tragedy. Wooley Law Firm represents families in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases throughout North Texas and across the state. When a fatal incident occurs, our firm works quickly to preserve evidence, identify all potentially responsible parties, and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the loss. If you lost a loved one in a train accident, railroad crossing collision, or another preventable fatal incident in Texas, you may have the right to pursue justice and seek compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.