Tragic Wrong-Way Crash Claims Life of Brytni Elliott in Fort Worth, TX – September 18, 2025

In Fort Worth, Texas, the community is mourning the loss of Brytni Elliott, who was killed in a devastating wrong-way vehicle collision on September 14, 2025. The crash occurred on Boat Club Road, just minutes from the Elliott family's home. Brytni was a long-serving Director of Nursing at the Tarrant County Correctional Facility and is remembered for her selfless and compassionate nature. Her husband, Spencer Elliott, a Navy reservist and teacher at Keller High School, remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Their daughter Allie, age 12, sustained a broken arm, while their other children, Cooper and Eli, were traveling in a separate vehicle and were unharmed.

Family friend John Nelson has spearheaded fundraising and community support efforts for the family, acknowledging the overwhelming financial and emotional burdens they now face. A public vigil has been planned in Brytni’s memory, scheduled for September 21 at Boswell Baseball Field. In the wake of the tragedy, the Elliott family and the Fort Worth community are advocating for increased safety measures along Boat Club Road, the site of the fatal incident. The loss of Brytni Elliott has left an enduring impact on the lives of those who knew her, as well as the broader North Texas community.