The town of Chico in North Texas is grieving the tragic loss of a woman and her three young children following a devastating car crash in Wise County early Tuesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The agency identified the victims as 32-year-old Brandy Price, along with her children: 10-year-old Skyla Price, 8-year-old Gracie Mullins, and 3-year-old Avery Mullins.
A close friend of Price, who preferred not to be identified, shared photographs of the family with NBC 5, describing Price as an “amazing person” and mother known for her cheerful demeanor.
Chico ISD confirmed that two of the children attended their elementary school. Grief counselors remain available on campus to support teachers and students as they process this sudden and heartbreaking loss.
According to state troopers, the family was traveling westbound on FM 1810 near County Road 1340 around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the accident occurred. Price attempted to pass in a no-passing zone and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer, resulting in their SUV catching fire.
Patti Hudgins, a resident near the crash site, witnessed the smoke and expressed feeling scared and helpless at the sight of the fiery wreckage. While she didn’t know the family personally, her coworkers at a local convenience store recalled Price as a friendly and kind regular customer.
Price’s friend expressed shock and disbelief at the loss of her vibrant presence, emphasizing the profound impact of her absence on those who knew her.
