DPS identifies 3 victims in deadly Burnet County crash

by Elwood Hill
Mar 9, 2023

BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN)-- The Texas Department of Public Safety determined 3 people who passed away in a Feb. 21 two-vehicle crash in Burnet County Wednesday, according to a press release from DPS.

The crash occurred at around 3 a.m. at State Highway 71 near East Trail Road, DPS said.

According to the initial investigation, a Ford F-350, inhabited by the driver and 3 guests, was traveling west on SH 71. A Hyundai, occupied by the driver and 2 travelers, was traveling east on SH 71.

DPS said the Ford struck the Hyundai in a head-on collision. As a result of the crash, the driver and two passengers in the Hyundai passed away.

The motorist was identified as Matthew Lindsey, 23, of San Antonio; the first traveler was determined as Daniella Harris, 23, of San Antonio; and the last traveler was identified as Spencer Jandreau, 24, of San Antonio.

The motorist and passengers of the Ford were taken to Baylor Scott & & White in Marble Falls and St. David's South Austin Medical Center, DPS stated.

The crash remained under examination Wednesday.

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Elwood Hill

Elwood Hill is an award-winning journalist with more than 18 years' of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, John has worked on a variety of different stories and assignments including national politics, local sports, and international business news. Elwood graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism and immediately began working for Breaking Now News as lead journalist.