Nine people were killed in a head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from the University of the Southwest's golf teams.
James was in his first season as head coach of the USW men's and women's golf program, according to his university biography. The golf teams were leaving a tournament in Midland, Texas, that included 11 teams. The university confirmed head coach Tyler James was killed in the collision.
The crash happened near Andrews, Texas. (CNN) At least nine people -- including six students -- were killed in a fiery crash between a ...
The city of Hobbs said in a statement it was "deeply saddened and shocked" by the tragedy. "My prayers are with the injured passengers and with the loved ones of those whose lives were lost, and I am holding the students, staff, and families of the University of the Southwest and the greater Hobbs community in my heart. "We were all shocked to learn of this tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers are with USW as they grieve this terrible loss," Allen said in a statement. "I am shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of multiple members of the University of the Southwest golf teams in last night's terrible, tragic accident," New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement. The Texas Department of Public Safety is working closely with local officials to investigate this accident, and we offer our full support to the University of the Southwest and the state of New Mexico. I ask Texans to join Cecilia and me in praying for the families of those whose lives were lost and for the recovery of two critically injured students." A Ford Transit passenger van registered to the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, NM was traveling northbound on FM 1788," the DPS said in a statement. "The USW campus community is shocked and saddened today as we mourn the loss of members of our university family," read a statement from the university. 9 people were killed in a head-on crash involving the University of the Southwest golf teams Nine people -- including six student athletes and their coach -- were killed in a fiery crash between a pickup truck and a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest's men's and women's golf teams, officials said Wednesday. The crash happened around 8:17 p.m. Tuesday just outside Andrews, Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety said." "I just can't believe that my teammates and my coach are gone," Lopez told CNN. Students Dayton Price, 19, of Mississauga, Ontario, and Hayden Underhill, 20, of Amherstview, Ontario, were in critical condition at University Medical Center of Lubbock, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The driver of the Dodge pickup was identified as Henrich Siemens, 38, of Seminole, Texas; the name of a 13-year-old male passenger was not released. James' bio on the school website said he was in his first season as head coach and played golf at Ottawa University and Howard Payne University. "He always cared for us and made sure we were always doing good on and off the golf course," said freshman Phillip Lopez, who did not participate in the tournament. One victim was Laci Stone, a freshman member of the women's golf team who was majoring in global business management, according to a family member." Members of the men's and women's golf teams were traveling back to their New Mexico campus from a tournament, USW said.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says nine people were killed in a head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New ...
A memorial was set up Wednesday at the course near campus where the team practices. "This is a terrible accident. James' mother, June James, said she knew little about the circumstances of the collision. "She has been an absolute ray of sunshine during this short time on earth," Chelsi Stone said in a post. They collided on a two-lane asphalt highway where the speed limit is 75 mph, though investigators have not yet determined how fast either vehicle was traveling, he said. "From a small town in Ontario, he's doing OK."
ANDREWS, Texas (AP) — The Texas Department of Public Safety says nine people were killed in a head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a ...
The university said on Twitter that it was working to notify family members of those involved in the crash, and counseling and religious services would be available on campus. He says two students were taken by helicopter to a Lubbock hospital in critical condition. They had been returning from a tournament in Midland, Texas.
A vehicle carrying members of the University of the Southwest's golf teams collided head-on with a pickup truck in West Texas, killing multiple people, ...
“She has been an absolute ray of sunshine during this short time on earth,” Chelsi Stone said in a post. They collided on a two-lane asphalt highway where the speed limit is 75 mph (120 kph), though investigators have not yet determined how fast either vehicle was traveling, he said. “We knew all those people on board,” Tonya Collum said. James’ mother, June James, said she knew little about the circumstances of the collision. “From a small town in Ontario, he’s doing OK.” “We don’t know what happened.
According to KTAB/KRBC TV in Abilene, a head-on collision involving the University of Southwest golf team's passenger van and pick-up truck Tuesday night in ...
The Howard Payne athletic website listed James as a senior on the 2017-18 men’s golf team, and a graduate of Killeen High School. James finished his playing career and graduated at Howard Payne University where he collected 3 top 10 finishes. Both the men’s and women’s golf teams were involved as they were returning from a tournament in Midland. He also spent time as the assistant coach for the Men’s and Women’s golf team at Howard Payne University where he oversaw recruiting, tournament day preparations, and day-to-day practice planning.”
ANDREWS, Texas — Nine people died in a fiery, head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New Mexico university who were ...
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The head coach for The University of the Southwest's golf teams is among those killed after a head-on collision Tuesday night.
The university president said that the school is contact with the families of the students and staff involved in the crash. Multiple People Dead After Bus Carrying University of the Southwest's Golf Teams Crashes The head coach for The University of the Southwest’s golf teams is among those killed after a head-on collision Tuesday night Multiple people have been killed following a car crash in West Texas involving a pickup truck and a bus transporting the University of the Southwest's golf teams. "Nine passengers, including the coach, were on the university bus involved in the fatal accident. Blanco also confirmed that the bus involved was carrying members of both the men's and women's golf teams from The University of Southwest — located in Hobbs, New Mexico — as they returned from a golf tournament. "The USW campus community is shocked and saddened today as we mourn the loss of members of our university family. RELATED: School Bus Driver Dies After Students Steer Bus to Safety During Medical Emergency University of the Southwest President Quint Thurman shared his condolences on behalf of the college in a statement to PEOPLE in the wake of the tragedy.
Six students and the team's head coach are among those killed in a collision in West Texas, officials said · The scene of a fatal crash involving a pickup truck ...