Close Menu
Tactical AmericansTactical Americans
  • Home
  • Guns
  • Knives
  • Gear
  • News
  • Videos
  • Community

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest tactical, firearms and many more news and updates directly to your inbox.

What's Hot

Reality Check – US Army Upgrades Training Aids

Jul 2, 2025 8:51 pm

Boulder Firebomb Attack Claims Life as Woman, 82, Succumbs to Injuries

Jul 2, 2025 8:31 pm

Viral truck driver faces 5 years for aiding anti-ICE demonstrations

Jul 2, 2025 7:41 pm
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:18 pm EDT
Trending
  • Reality Check – US Army Upgrades Training Aids
  • Boulder Firebomb Attack Claims Life as Woman, 82, Succumbs to Injuries
  • Viral truck driver faces 5 years for aiding anti-ICE demonstrations
  • Navy faces $1.2 billion lawsuit from Honolulu over water contamination
  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs Acquitted of Most Serious Counts, Convicted on Prostitution Charges
  • The Power Draw Giveaway: One Winner…One Unbelievable Loadout
  • Amazon July Prime Day 2025: The Best Outdoor Deals
  • Mich. Father and Son Found Dead at Remote Campsite — and Police Say There's 'No Known Threat to the Public'
  • Privacy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest VKontakte
Tactical AmericansTactical Americans
  • Home
  • Guns
  • Knives
  • Gear
  • News
  • Videos
  • Community
Newsletter
Tactical AmericansTactical Americans
Home » Family of 4 Revealed as Victims of Crash on Texas Highway After Truck Driver Allegedly Fell Asleep: Reports
News

Family of 4 Revealed as Victims of Crash on Texas Highway After Truck Driver Allegedly Fell Asleep: Reports

Jack BogartBy Jack BogartJul 2, 2025 11:23 am0 ViewsNo Comments
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp
Family of 4 Revealed as Victims of Crash on Texas Highway After Truck Driver Allegedly Fell Asleep: Reports
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

NEED TO KNOW

  • Family members Shaun and Zabar McKellar, their 15-year-old son Kason and grandfather Billy McKellar, 79, died in the June 28 car crash in Terrell, Texas, according to reports
  • Evan McKellar is the only family member to reportedly have survived the incident and is in critical condition in hospital
  • Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, 27, was charged with five counts of manslaughter in relation to the crash

Four members of the same Fort Worth family have been revealed as among the victims of a recent multi-vehicle crash in Texas.

Shaun and Zabar McKellar died along with their 15-year-old son Kason and grandfather Billy McKellar, 79, when a semi-truck crashed into several vehicles on Interstate 20 in Terrell on Saturday, June 28, NBC News and CBS News reported, citing the Texas Department of Public Safety. 

Evan McKellar, 20, was the only family member to survive the crash. She had been riding with her family in a Ford F-150 truck at the time and was sent to the ICU at Parkland Hospital with critical injuries, according to the outlets.

The fifth victim who died in the crash has been identified as the driver of another vehicle, 49-year-old Nicole Gregory from Dallas, per NBC News. She died at the scene.

The crash happened after a semi-truck hit two 18-wheelers and three passenger vehicles, causing a “mass casualty” event, CBS reported at the time of the incident, citing the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department.

Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, 27, allegedly told police that he fell asleep at the wheel before crashing into the back of a pickup truck carrying five people at around 2:40 p.m. local time, KLTV, CBS News Texas and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram previously reported. 

Gonzalez-Companioni was charged with five counts of manslaughter and an additional count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon related to the crash, PEOPLE confirmed. He is currently in custody at the Kaufman County Jail.

Related Stories

2 High School Students Dead After Fiery Multi-Car Crash, 3 More Teens in Critical Condition

Texas Family of 5 Killed in Head-On Crash: ‘Their Absence Will Be Felt Forever’
Cerda Family of 5 Killed in Head-On Crash  

The McKellar family were coming back from a trip in East Texas at the time of the crash, the family’s attorney John Nohinek, of Witherite Law Group, told NBC News at the time.

“Our focus as attorneys turns toward trying to locate the source, from a legal standpoint, of the wreck,” he told the outlet. “While the family grieves, we work to make sure that we get this information as soon as possible. It’s very important information to get an idea of what was happening inside that vehicle at the time.”

ALEXIS OSMANI GONZALEZ-COMPANIONI

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 

The loss of the McKellars has been described as “heartbreaking” by loved ones. “We lost a beautiful family in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Terrell, Texas,” Kirbie Nichols wrote on a GoFundMe page supporting the family.

“This unimaginable tragedy has deeply touched the hearts of many, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming love, prayers, and support shown during this time. So many have reached out asking how they can help or give back to the family in this moment of sorrow,” the page read.

According to CBS News, Kason was a student at North Crowley High School, while Evan McKellar is a college student.

PEOPLE has contacted Texas Department of Public Safety for comment.

Read the full article here

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

Related Posts

Boulder Firebomb Attack Claims Life as Woman, 82, Succumbs to Injuries

Viral truck driver faces 5 years for aiding anti-ICE demonstrations

Navy faces $1.2 billion lawsuit from Honolulu over water contamination

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Acquitted of Most Serious Counts, Convicted on Prostitution Charges

Mich. Father and Son Found Dead at Remote Campsite — and Police Say There's 'No Known Threat to the Public'

PEOPLE Documentary Goes Inside Diddy's Trial — and the Shocking Claims That Put a Music Empire on Trial

Why Was Diddy Acquitted of the Most Serious Charges Against Him?

TikToker Found Dismembered in Water Plant Years After Ex-Partner's Mysterious Death

16 Anti-Tren gang members arrested in Texas in largest crackdown yet

Add A Comment
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Editors Picks

Boulder Firebomb Attack Claims Life as Woman, 82, Succumbs to Injuries

Jul 2, 2025 8:31 pm

Viral truck driver faces 5 years for aiding anti-ICE demonstrations

Jul 2, 2025 7:41 pm

Navy faces $1.2 billion lawsuit from Honolulu over water contamination

Jul 2, 2025 7:38 pm

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Acquitted of Most Serious Counts, Convicted on Prostitution Charges

Jul 2, 2025 7:31 pm

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest tactical, firearms and many more news and updates directly to your inbox.

Latest News

The Power Draw Giveaway: One Winner…One Unbelievable Loadout

By news

Amazon July Prime Day 2025: The Best Outdoor Deals

By news

Mich. Father and Son Found Dead at Remote Campsite — and Police Say There's 'No Known Threat to the Public'

By Jack Bogart
Tactical Americans
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest YouTube
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Press Release
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Copyright © 2025 Tactical Americans. Created by Sawah Solutions.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.