Woman killed in fatal New Caney car collision

A driver was killed Saturday evening after her Toyota Corolla was struck by a truck in New Caney. A driver was killed Saturday evening after her Toyota Corolla was struck by a truck in New Caney. Photo: Scott Engle Photo: Scott Engle Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Woman killed in fatal New Caney car collision 1 / 11 Back to Gallery

Irma DeLangel Gonzalez, 64, passed away Saturday evening after her Toyota Corolla was struck by a truck in New Caney, according to the Montgomery County Police Reporter.

The driver of the truck was identified as Barry Lee Tarver of Cleveland, 51. He was driving his Ford F-150 south along FM1485 when he allegedly drifted across the center turn lane into the northbound lane and struck Gonzalez's car head-on.

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After the collision, Gonzalez was trapped inside her vehicle, and the East Montgomery County Fire Department worked nearly 20 minutes to free her. She passed away on the scene, and Trey Spikes, justice of the peace for Montgomery County Justice, pronounced her deceased at 6:02 p.m.

Tarver was taken to Conroe Regional hospital in stable condition. The district attorney's office and police are investigating possible charges.

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