Two Burnet County teenagers were killed and another person seriously injured in a two‑vehicle crash on RM 2900 in Llano County on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The victims were identified as 18‑year‑old Zackary Frisch, the driver of a Toyota Camry, and his passenger, 17‑year‑old Danielle Rushton. The driver of the other vehicle, a GMC Canyon, was airlifted with incapacitating injuries.
The collision occurred at approximately 11:47 a.m. when the northbound Toyota Camry veered onto the grass shoulder of RM 2900 for reasons still under investigation. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver attempted to correct the vehicle’s path but overcorrected, causing the Camry to reenter the roadway. At that moment, the car was struck on the passenger side by a southbound GMC Canyon.
The impact was devastating, killing both teens inside the Camry. Zackary Frisch, 18, and Danielle Rushton, 17, were pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders from the Sunrise Beach Fire Department and DPS troopers worked to stabilize the vehicles and rescue the occupants of the GMC pickup. The driver of the Canyon was airlifted to a nearby trauma center with incapacitating injuries, though their current condition has not been publicly released.
The crash site along RM 2900 in Llano County is a rural roadway that runs near Lake LBJ and is known for its narrow lanes and limited shoulders. Local residents have often raised concerns about the dangers of overcorrection on such roads, where sudden maneuvers can quickly lead to catastrophic collisions. The incident has renewed attention on driver safety in the Hill Country region, particularly among younger motorists.
Investigators from DPS continue to review the circumstances of the crash, including whether speed, distraction, or roadway conditions contributed to the Camry’s departure from the roadway. The agency has not yet released a final report, but preliminary findings emphasize that overcorrection remains a common factor in fatal accidents across Texas highways.
For the families of Zackary Frisch and Danielle Rushton, the tragedy has brought immense grief. Both teens were remembered as vibrant members of the Burnet County community whose lives ended far too soon. As the investigation moves forward, the community mourns their loss while also hoping for the recovery of the GMC driver who survived the crash.
