​On Thursday, June 6, 2024, about 4:31 p.m. central daylight time, a 2021 Chrysler 300S sedan (Chrysler) was traveling west on Farm to Market Road 1433 (FM 1433), near Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Chrysler was traveling about 87 to 100 mph through a curve when it crossed the roadway centerline and struck a 1998 Dodge Ram pickup truck (Dodge) traveling in the opposite direction. In the area of the crash, FM 1433 is a two-lane, two-way asphalt roadway with a posted speed limit of 60 mph and an advisory speed limit of 30 mph through the curve. Following the collision between the two vehicles, a postcrash fire consumed the Chrysler.

Right front view of the car (left) and pickup truck (right), showing the damage to the vehicles. 

As a result of the crash and fire, the 17-year-old driver of the Chrysler, the 20- year-old front-seat passenger, and the 13- and 17-year-old rear-seat passengers were fatally injured. The 50-year-old driver of the Dodge, the 64-year-old front-seat passenger, and the 83-year-old rear-seat passenger were also fatally injured. Two children (ages 5 and 9) in the rear seat of the Dodge sustained serious injuries. At the time of the crash, it was daylight, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry.

​​This investigation supports the NTSB's continued interest in crashes involving excessive speed and drivers that fail to obey applicable traffic laws and requirements. 

​​While a final report for this investigation was not developed, the information from items in the investigation docket may be used to support safety issues identified in future investigations, reports or other mission-related activities. 

​We produced an investigation close-out memorandum, which can be found in our docket. No further action beyond this memorandum will be taken.