Texas

Leilani Childers, Johnny Childers Injured in Accident at I-35 in McLennan County, TX

Date of Accident
September 17, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Leilani Childers, Johnny Childers
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-35, Denton, McLennan County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured two people at I-35 in McLennan County, TX on September 17th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 7:58 a.m. According to investigators, a Hino truck operated by a 22-year-old Bryan man was northbound before allegedly making a lane change when unsafe and colliding with a Toyota Camry. The impact pushed the Camry into a Toyota Highlander operated by 59-year-old Johnny Childers. Police say Childers had minor injuries while a passenger, 68-year-old Leilani Childers, suffered more serious injuries. There were no other reported injuries, according to sources, which also indicate a Change Lane When Unsafe charge was recommended and/or issued against the Hino truck operator. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Hino Truck, Toyota Camry, Toyota HIghlander
Road/Highway
I-35
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Hino Truck, Toyota Camry and a Toyota HIghlander were involved in a collision

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