Wreck claims one on Texas 71
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Long skid marks on the grassy should of Texas 71 lead to the burned remains of the Suzuki auto involved in a multi-vehicle crash Sunday, July 10, that claimed the life of Roland Edwin Greaves, 87.
A Sunday afternoon, July 10, multi-vehicle accident in Horseshoe Bay claimed the life of one man, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reporting.
The accident took place at about 3:38 p.m. Sunday on Texas 71 near Ranch to Market Road 2147 in Llano County.
A 2011 Lincoln SUV driven by Jason McCombs was traveling eastbound on Texas 71 when it crossed into the westbound lanes and collided with a 2005 Suzuki, driven by Perry Greaves, near Summit Rock.
A passenger in the Suzuki, Roland Edwin Greaves, 87, was pronounced dead at the scene. Perry Greaves and McCombs were transported to an area hospital, where they are both listed in critical condition.
The Suzuki caught fire and volunteers from Horseshoe Bay, Sunrise Beach and Sandy Harbor Volunteer Fire Departments assisted with mutual aid.
The accident closed down Texas 71 for more than two hours Sunday. A DPS investigation will determine whether any charges will be filed.
