Tragic Chain Reaction on Highway 171 | Dallas News

A devastating five-vehicle chain reaction crash on State Highway 171 near Hillsboro claimed the lives of Zachary and Katherine Barton, both 39, after debris from an earlier collision sent a cascade of accidents into chaos. The couple, beloved members of the local bowling community who met there, were struck while exiting their vehicles — Katherine died at the scene, Zachary later succumbed to injuries in the hospital. Their two young children, under six, are now left without parents as the community rallies around them with a fundraiser underway. Authorities are investigating whether alcohol played a role, with the Texas DPS confirming the probe is ongoing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a532ccf071c76634