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Woman Killed, Infant Seriously Injured in US 80 Rollover Crash Near Forney

Woman Killed, Infant Seriously Injured in US 80 Rollover Crash Near Forney - Car Accidents
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Kaufman
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Wooley Law Takeaway

A 39-year-old woman was killed and an 8-month-old baby suffered suspected serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on eastbound US 80 near FM 460 in Kaufman County early Saturday morning, August 29, 2026.

According to preliminary information from the Texas Department of Public Safety, troopers responded to the collision at approximately 4:25 a.m.

DPS investigators said an SUV was traveling eastbound in the exit lane for FM 460 while a Chevrolet Silverado pickup was traveling eastbound in the right lane. According to the preliminary investigation, the SUV driver made an unsafe left lane change and struck the pickup.

The impact reportedly caused the pickup to lose control, strike a concrete barrier, and roll over before coming to rest on its roof. The SUV continued forward and also struck a concrete barrier.

Forney Woman Dies After US 80 Rollover

The driver of the pickup was identified as a 39-year-old woman from Forney. She was transported to a local medical facility, where she was pronounced dead.

An 8-month-old infant riding in the pickup was also transported to a hospital with suspected serious injuries.

DPS reported that the 25-year-old driver of the SUV and two passengers in that vehicle were not injured.

This is a devastating collision for the family that lost a loved one while also facing concern for a seriously injured infant.

DPS Says Unsafe Lane Change Preceded the Crash

The Texas DPS preliminary investigation states that the SUV driver made an unsafe left lane change from the FM 460 exit lane and struck the pickup traveling in the adjacent right lane.

That finding is preliminary. A complete investigation may still examine vehicle positions, speed, braking, lane markings, roadway construction, visibility, witness accounts, and electronic vehicle data before responsibility is finally determined.

The US 80 corridor between Lawson Road and FM 460 has also been part of a significant TxDOT reconstruction project. (TxDOT⁠) Whether roadway construction or traffic configuration had any role in this particular crash has not been established.

Evidence After a Fatal Lane-Change Crash

A serious lane-change collision can involve evidence beyond the initial police report.

Potentially important evidence may include:

  • Vehicle event-data recorder information

  • Dashcam footage

  • TxDOT traffic-camera footage

  • Witness statements

  • Photographs and measurements from the scene

  • Damage patterns on both vehicles

  • Tire marks and debris

  • Cell phone records when relevant

  • Lane markings and traffic-control devices

  • Construction-zone records if applicable

  • 911 and emergency-response records

Vehicle data may help investigators determine speed, braking, throttle position, and other information from the moments surrounding the crash.

The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas car accidents⁠, including serious highway and rollover wrecks throughout Kaufman County and North Texas.

Rollover Injuries Can Be Severe

The pickup reportedly struck a concrete barrier and rolled before coming to rest upside down.

Rollover crashes can expose occupants to multiple impacts as the vehicle strikes the roadway, barriers, and other objects. Injuries may include traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, internal injuries, and other serious trauma.

When an infant or young child is injured, evaluating future medical needs can be especially important because the long-term consequences may not be fully known immediately.

Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Kaufman County Crash

If the evidence establishes that another driver’s negligence caused a fatal collision, certain surviving family members may have rights under Texas wrongful death law⁠.

Potential damages depend on the circumstances and may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, mental anguish, funeral expenses, and other damages recognized under Texas law.

The Wooley Law Firm has also reported on other serious US 80 collisions in this area, including a three-vehicle US 80 crash near Terrell that prompted a CareFlite response⁠.

Injured or Lost a Loved One in a US 80 Crash Near Forney?

If your family lost a loved one or your child was seriously injured in a Forney car accident, US 80 wreck, FM 460 crash, Lawson Road-area collision, rollover accident, or another serious Kaufman County wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation if the evidence establishes legal responsibility.

A Kaufman County car accident lawyer can investigate vehicle data, photographs, witness statements, available video, roadway conditions, and insurance coverage to determine how a serious highway collision occurred.

Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

This article is based on preliminary information attributed to the Texas Department of Public Safety and developing local reporting. The DPS investigation remains ongoing, and additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to make a final determination of fault or legal responsibility. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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