PAMPA, Texas — The Pampa community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 81-year-old Dorothy Guinn, who was killed Sunday afternoon in a devastating head-on crash along Interstate 40 in Gray County. The tragic collision also claimed the life of another driver, leaving two families grieving an unimaginable loss.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. just west of McLean. Investigators reported that a Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Guinn, was traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of I-40 when it collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Highlander.

Authorities confirmed that Dorothy Guinn, a resident of Pampa, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the Toyota, identified as 60-year-old Ester Everson of Amarillo, also tragically lost her life at the scene. Officials stated that both women were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles.

The sudden loss of Dorothy Guinn has left her family, friends, and the Pampa community in deep sorrow. Loved ones remember her as a kind and compassionate woman whose warmth touched many lives. Her passing has created a profound void, as those who knew her struggle to come to terms with the tragedy.

Similarly, the death of Ester Everson has deeply impacted her loved ones and the Amarillo community. As news of the crash spread, many expressed their grief and extended condolences to both families affected by the heartbreaking incident.

The crash led to the temporary closure of eastbound lanes of I-40 near mile marker 140 while emergency responders worked at the scene and cleared debris. The roadway has since reopened, but the pain left behind remains. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine what led to the wrong-way driving, as both communities mourn the lives lost far too soon.