BOERNE, Texas — Three people are dead following a head-on crash in Kendall County Tuesday evening that had Highway 46 closed for several hours.
It happened in the 500 block of State Highway 46 West near Boerne.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and deputies with Kendall County were on the scene of what they say was a head-on crash between two vehicles.
Troopers say a Ford F-250 crashed head-on with a Toyota Corolla. The 58-year-old driver of the F-250, identified as Carl Sidney Galm, was taken to University Hospital with injuries. All three people that were in the Corolla were pronounced dead at the scene. 50-year-old Roger Louis Waid, 53-year-old Patricia Ann Waid, and 14-year-old Blake Lynn Waid were all pronounced deceased at the scene.
Blake's siblings sent KENS 5 a statement regarding the accident:
We are devastated beyond words at the unimaginable loss of our parents and beloved little sister. They were our world, and the shock of their sudden departure is something we cannot yet process. We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has reached out, offering love, comfort, and support during this tragic time. While we are heartbroken and grieving, we ask that our privacy be respected as we try to find the strength to navigate life without them.
-Melissa Matos on behalf of Barrett and Brooke Waid.
Bandera ISD confirmed Blake was a freshman at Bandera High School this year. The district sent this statement:
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our students. This is an unimaginable loss for our entire school community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time.
We understand that this news may be difficult for our students, staff, and families. Our school district has a team of counselors available to provide support and assistance to anyone who needs it. We encourage students and families to reach out to us if they need help processing their grief of if they need assistance in any other way.
We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time. We will continue to provide support and assistance to our school community as we grieve this tragic loss.
State Highway 46 was closed for several hours while officials worked to investigate and clear the crash scene.
This investigation is ongoing, and no other details were provided.