Two Women Killed in Head-On Crash on I-40 in Gray County

Accident involving wrong-way driver leaves two dead on Texas highway

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:57pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield or headlight lens, capturing the dramatic texture and material details under harsh flash lighting to conceptually illustrate the aftermath of a fatal highway collision.A somber reminder of the tragic consequences of wrong-way driving on highways.Amarillo Today

A 60-year-old woman from Amarillo and an 81-year-old woman from Pampa were killed in a head-on collision on Interstate 40 in Gray County, Texas on Sunday afternoon. Preliminary investigation indicates the older woman was driving her Hyundai Santa Fe westbound in the eastbound lane when she struck the other vehicle head-on.

Why it matters

Fatal wrong-way crashes on highways are a serious safety concern, often resulting in devastating consequences. This incident highlights the need for continued education and enforcement efforts to prevent such tragic accidents.

The details

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred around 1:56 pm on Sunday. A 2016 Toyota Highlander driven by 60-year-old Ester Evenson of Amarillo was traveling eastbound on I-40, when a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by 81-year-old Dorothy Guinn of Pampa struck Evenson's vehicle head-on after traveling westbound in the eastbound lane. Both women were pronounced dead at the scene due to the injuries sustained in the collision.

  • The crash occurred around 1:56 pm on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Ester Evenson

A 60-year-old woman from Amarillo, Texas who was driving a Toyota Highlander eastbound on I-40 when the crash occurred.

Dorothy Guinn

An 81-year-old woman from Pampa, Texas who was driving a Hyundai Santa Fe westbound in the eastbound lane of I-40 when she struck Evenson's vehicle head-on.

Texas Department of Public Safety

The state law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash on I-40.

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What’s next

The crash remains under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The takeaway

This tragic wrong-way crash on I-40 highlights the need for continued vigilance and safety measures to prevent such devastating accidents on highways. Educating drivers and enforcing traffic laws are crucial to protecting lives on the road.