SNOOK, Texas — UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. Thursday - Texas DPS has released the name of the driver who was involved in a fatal crash in Burleson County.
Authorities said Fredrick Hawkins, 18, of Snook was behind the wheel of the 2007 BMW. Hawkins allegedly took off from a traffic stop on Main Street, then lost control of the car a short time later, crashing into a tree. Two of his passengers, aged 17 and 16, died at the scene. A third passenger, aged 17, remains in the hospital at this time.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Two people are dead after a high speed chase in Burleson County.
Sgt. Justin Ruiz, who is with Texas DPS, said a trooper pulled a car over on Main Street in Snook just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. At this time, it is not yet known why the traffic stop was initiated. Ruiz said at one point, the traffic stop became a criminal investigation and the driver of the 2007 BMW drove away from the scene.
Ruiz said the driver turned onto County Road 269 and tried to get away, but lost control of the car and hit a tree. He said the two passengers in the back of the car died at the scene. The driver and the front seat passenger were taken by helicopter to a Bryan hospital. Ruiz said the two people suffered serious injuries.
The crash is still under investigation and Ruiz said at this time, no more information can be released. The identities of those involved have not yet been made public.