KAUFMAN, Texas — UPDATE [March 15] — The community continues to mourn the loss of two Kaufman High School teens killed in an ATV-vs-vehicle crash last Friday night.
KAUFMAN, Texas — UPDATE [March 15] — The community continues to mourn the loss of two Kaufman High School teens killed in an ATV-vs-vehicle crash last Friday night.
"Late Friday night our community lost two bright young men to soon in their young lives," read a statement, in part, from the Kaufman County Jr. Livestock Show. "As our community continues to grieve, please keep these families in your prayers. May Jesus give them a peace and a comfort that only He can provide and may He strengthen them in the days ahead."
Jacob Hines and Jason Makerney were both members of the Kaufman Future Farmers of America (FFA). Hines had previously shown shorthorn cattle and other species while Makerney exhibited cattle, according to the livestock show.
"We are grieving with and praying for both of these sweet families during this time," read a statement, in part, from the Kaufman FFA Booster Club. "May God be with these families, friends, students, and teachers at this most difficult time."
"Scurry-Rosser FFA is heartbroken over the tragic loss of Jacob Hines and Jason Makerney," read a statement from the Scurry-Rosser FFA. "We showed with both many times over the years and their presence will be forever missed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, friends and our FFA community as a whole. We wish you strength and comfort during this heartbreaking loss."
The Kaufman FFA Booster Club is accepting Venmo donations to assist both families with expenses, see below or visit their Facebook Page, here. Additionally, the booster club says they are plans for a benefit dinner to assist the families, with dates to be determined.
Visitation for Hines is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Parker-Ashworth. Services will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church.
Visitation for Makerney is scheduled for Friday, March 19, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parker-Ashworth. Services will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church.
Late Friday night our community lost two bright young men to soon in their young lives. Jacob Hines is the son of...
Posted by Kaufman County Jr. Livestock Show on Monday, March 15, 2021
Scurry-Rosser FFA is heartbroken over the tragic loss of Jacob Hines and Jason Makerney. We showed with both many times...
Posted by Scurry-Rosser FFA on Saturday, March 13, 2021
As arrangements are being made in the next few days we would like to help both families with the expenses. If you feel...
Posted by Kaufman FFA Booster Club on Sunday, March 14, 2021
UPDATE — [March 13] — A second Kaufman teen, who was critically injured and airlifted from a fatal ATV-vs-vehicle crash on Friday night, was pronounced deceased.
The two Kaufman High School students who were killed in Friday's crash have been identified as Jacob Hines and Jason Makerney.
ORIGINAL [March 12] — A teen was tragically killed and another was airlifted in critical condition in a vehicle-vs-ATV crash on Friday night near Kaufman, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
At approximately 7:45 p.m., a Honda ATV with a 16-year-old driver and passenger, both of Kaufman, Texas, was traveling in the roadway northbound in the 8600 block of Farm-to-Market (FM) 1388, Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Kyle Bradford tells inForney.com, citing preliminary crash investigation.
A 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, driven by a 71-year-old Scurry resident, also traveling northbound, was unable to see the ATV as oncoming traffic approached and struck the ATV from the rear — ejecting both the ATV's operator and passenger.
One of the ATV passengers was struck by a southbound Kia Soul and pronounced deceased at the scene, according to police. The second passenger was airlifted by CareFlite medical helicopter to Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The drivers of the Lumina and Soul were uninjured, police say.
FM 1388 was closed while the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted its crash investigation.
This is a developing story.