Deadly head-on collision kills father, two children
A father and two of his children were killed in a head-on collision on Highway 71 near Spicewood, Texas. The victims are Russell Rutland and his 4-year-old daughter Maddie and 9-year-old son Hunter.
The accident occurred on Saturday morning, June 6th, when a driver crossed over the double yellow line on Highway 71, heading into oncoming traffic. The vehicle then struck Rutland’s car head on. All three victims died instantly upon impact. Rutland’s two other sons, ages 5 and 9, were also riding in the car and suffered only minor injuries.
The driver responsible for the crash is John Horn, 29. He was arrested on charges of driving without a license and without insurance. Horn has admitted to using meth on Friday night. He tested positive for the drug on the day of his arrest. Horn will likely be charged with three counts of vehicular homicide.
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