A Nigerian woman, Nihinlolawa Agoro, and two of her children have died following a fatal road accident in Texas, United States, authorities have confirmed.
The crash, which occurred on Sunday, March 15, 2026, along US-90A between Harlem Road and Pitts Road, also left several others injured and hospitalized.
According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision at about 9 a.m. Preliminary findings indicate that an SUV carrying five occupants was traveling eastbound when a truck heading westbound reportedly crossed the median, lost control, and crashed head-on into the SUV.
Authorities said the truck overturned and caught fire after the impact.
Three occupants of the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene, including a 44-year-old woman identified as Agoro, as well as two younger passengers aged 22 and 18.
Officials added that the truck driver, aged 20, and two children from the SUV—a 4-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl—sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the crash, including whether alcohol played a role.
The sheriff’s office noted that the victims are believed to have been on their way to church at the time of the incident, based on their clothing.
Meanwhile, a family member, Lola Oni, confirmed the tragedy in a Facebook post.
Authorities say investigation into the incident are ongoing