2 recent grads killed in head-on collision

BROWNSBORO — Two recent graduates of East Texas high schools were killed over the weekend in a head-on crash. Maggie Groom, a 2020 graduate of Eustace High School was killed, along with Zane Taylor, 19, a 2019 Grand Saline graduate. A DPS preliminary report stated that the wreck happened at 9:30 a.m. Saturday on HWY 31 between Brownsboro and Chandler. The car driven by Taylor and Groom was heading west when veered off the shoulder. The driver over-corrected, crossed the center line, and collided with another vehicle driven by 30-year-old Rachel Patterson, of Eustace.

Patterson was taken to UT Health in Tyler. Taylor and Groom were pronounced dead at the scene. DPS indicated that all three people involved were wearing seat belts. A go fund me account has been established for both victims. A balloon release for Taylor will be Thursday night at Grand Saline football stadium. Groom’s services have not been announced.