Fatal Collision Claims Life of Halie Renae Johnson in Port Aransas, TX on August 15, 2025
On the evening of August 15, 2025, a fatal traffic collision occurred on State Highway 361 in Port Aransas, Texas. Authorities from the Port Aransas Police Department responded to the incident around 10:00 p.m. in the 4900 block of the highway. Preliminary findings indicate that a pickup truck veered into the southbound lane, resulting in a head-on collision with a Volkswagen.
The driver of the Volkswagen, identified as 21-year-old Halie Renae Johnson, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the pickup, a 53-year-old male, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a medical facility. Police Chief James Stokes confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing and that criminal charges against the surviving driver are anticipated. No further information is available at this time.
