DPS INVESTIGATING FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH IN BURLESON COUNTY

  

DPS Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash in Burleson County.

According to Sgt. Justin Ruiz, the crash occurred on state Highway 36 approximately one mile north of Lyons.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates on Monday night at approximately 7:10 p.m., a 2016 Kia Optima was traveling southbound.

Meanwhile, a 2025 Honda Civic was traveling northbound, crossed the center line in a marked no-passing zone, began to travel in the southbound lane, and struck the Kia.

The driver of the Kia was transported to CHI St. Joseph Regional – Bryan with suspected minor injuries.

The front seat passenger, Asia Debrow, 28, of Brenham, was pronounced dead at the scene by Burleson County Precinct Four Justice of the Peace Jason Urbanosky.

Another passenger was transported by medical helicopter to Scott & White–Temple with suspected serious injuries. Two other passengers, an eight-year-old male and a five-year-old male, were transported to McLane Children's Hospital – Temple with suspected serious injuries.

The driver of the Honda was transported to CHI St. Joseph Regional – Bryan with suspected minor injuries.

This is an ongoing investigation, and there is no additional information available for release at this time.