On February 5, 2026, a fatal crash on FM 1151 near County Road 5 in Armstrong County claimed the life of 23‑year‑old Robert McGuire. His Honda Accord collided with an eastbound vehicle after skidding back onto the roadway, leaving the other driver hospitalized with serious injuries.
The accident occurred just before 5 a.m. Thursday morning along FM 1151, a rural highway east of Amarillo that runs through Armstrong County. According to Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, McGuire was driving west in a 2004 Honda Accord when his vehicle veered off the road into a ditch. In an attempt to regain control, the car reentered the roadway in a skid, crossing the centerline directly into the path of an eastbound vehicle.
The impact was severe, and McGuire was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Troopers confirmed that he was the sole occupant of the Accord. The driver of the eastbound vehicle sustained injuries that required immediate medical attention and was transported to a nearby hospital. Officials have not yet released details about the extent of those injuries, but they were described as significant.
Investigators remained on scene for several hours, reconstructing the crash and documenting evidence. FM 1151 was temporarily closed near County Road 5 as crews worked to clear debris and tow the damaged vehicles. The rural stretch of highway is known for limited lighting and narrow shoulders, factors that can make recovery from roadway departures especially dangerous.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has not yet determined the exact cause of McGuire’s initial departure from the roadway. Troopers are reviewing whether speed, fatigue, or other contributing factors played a role. Single‑vehicle crashes that involve overcorrection are a common hazard on rural Texas highways, often leading to head‑on collisions when vehicles cross into opposing lanes.
McGuire’s death has left his family and community grieving the sudden loss of a young man whose life ended tragically on a quiet stretch of road. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution on rural highways, where limited visibility and narrow lanes can quickly turn minor errors into fatal accidents.