Five Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near Azle Avenue

FORT WORTH, TX (November 11, 2024) – Sunday morning, Chelsea Cook, Johanna Newsome, David Newsome, and two children died in a crash.

Authorities responded to the scene just before 3:40 a.m., near Azle Avenue and the Marine Creek Reservoir on October 27th.

Investigators say David was driving a Ford Focus with his family, Johanna, and two children.

For reasons under investigation, David began traveling east in the westbound lanes and collided head-on with a pickup-truck, driven by Ranallo.

The impact of the crash caused the Ford Focus to catch fire, trapping all occupants inside the vehicle. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 28-year-old David, 29-year-old Johanna and two children dead at the scene.

Moreover, crews say a passenger inside the pickup-truck, 33-year-old Cook also died at the scene. In addition, paramedics rushed Ranallo to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

At this time, it was unknown why David was driving the wrong way, and authorities are continuing further investigation.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Chelsea Cook, Johanna Newsome, David Newsome, and the two other victims.

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