High-speed crashes injure multiple in Abilene

A high-speed collision involving two SUVs occurred around 9:15 p.m. Friday night on Overland Trail near Texas Highway 351 in Northeast Abilene. According to police and witnesses, one SUV struck another while traveling at excessive speed, resulting in at least one person being transported to the hospital with minor injuries. After the crash, bystanders assisted in pulling two people from the damaged vehicle, while two individuals fled the scene and two were detained by authorities and charged with public intoxication. The exact circumstances leading up to the crash are still under investigation, and officials have not released further details. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers of speeding and impaired driving, particularly during nighttime hours on Texas roads. Authorities urge drivers to obey speed limits and avoid driving under the influence to reduce the risk of such accidents.