Normangee Teen Remembered
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Posted: 9:27 PM Nov 29, 2008
Last Updated: 5:35 PM Nov 30, 2008
Reporter: AshleaSigman & Steve Fullhart
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Four people died and six others were injured after a chain-reaction accident, Friday evening. It happened just north of Buffalo on Highway 79.

State Troopers say a pickup truck traveling south crossed the line and struck a Toyota head-on. The same pickup was then hit head-on by a Northbound SUV, from Normangee.

A passenger in that SUV, 15-year-old Kylee Harris, then stepped out of the vehicle and was hit by a motor home that was driven on the shoulder to avoid the wreck.

A passenger in the pickup, two people in the Toyota, and Kylee Harris were all pronounced dead at the scene. Now the tight-knit community of Normangee is mourning the loss of such a young life.

Friday night's big game was still on the marquee at Normangee High School Saturday afternoon, and storefronts were still decorated downtown.

However, no one in Normangee was talking about the Panther football team's regional performance. Instead, they were talking about a vibrant life cut short.

Friday night, 15-year-old Kylee Harris was on her way to watch her boyfriend play in the game. She never made it, and her boyfriend didn't play.

The Normangee sophomore lost her life on a strip of highway 79 hidden between two blind curves. Her boyfriend's parents were behind the wheel when the chaos unfolded in front of them.

Although friends and family didn't want to speak on camera, off camera they remembered a girl with a contagious laugh and smile.

Harris was voted class favorite her freshman year and to the homecoming court last month. Kylee was a volleyball player who got time on the court, even as a sophomore.

Friends say she was active in her church and loved to play the piano and guitar; a teen who brought a beautiful melody to every life she touched.

Funeral services for the 15-year-old are set for Sunday at 11a.m., at First United Pentecostal Church, in Normangee.

Also in the SUV Harris was riding in were Kirk, Rachel and Maximino Relles, all of Normangee, and Carrie Garner of Iola. Each were treated for various injuries.

Kathy Ansley, an Atoka, Oklahoma resident, was also killed. She was riding in the pickup that reportedly started the wreck, according to authorities. Jerry Ansley was the truck's driver, and teens Kelsey and Rachel Ansley were also passengers, and were treated for injuries.

Glenn and Judie Johnson of Texarkana were in the Toyota initially hit. Both also died.

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Posted by: leah Location: normangee on Apr 26, 2009 at 11:22 PM
i love&&miss you ky.

Posted by: Kersti, Sailor, Brylee Location: Normangee on Apr 13, 2009 at 05:37 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KY-KY!! YOU ARE LOVED!!

Posted by: Brady Harris Location: Normangee on Apr 13, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Happy 16th Birthday Kylee WE LOVE YOU!!! Love Rodney,Christina,Brady,Ragan and Cade Harris

Posted by: Normangee Student Location: Normangee on Mar 22, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Kylee! i didnt really know you but i remember one tday that i was in Mrs.Harris's class and you came in..i remember that you had the prettys smile i have ever seen...when i was little i also went to yall church and i remember that you sang a song that was just a plain ol song but when you sang it it meant something very special to me. so what im trying to say is that KYLEE:D R.I.P

Posted by: Jennifer W Location: Brazoria on Mar 8, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Leslie and Reggie, I pray for you every day. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as are your children. I will keep praying...HUGS LESLIE.. love ya girl! Jennifer

Posted by: Bethany Location: Newsom on Mar 7, 2009 at 11:54 AM
i miss u very much i loved when we would eat lunch together and we talked i miss u very much

Posted by: Maggie Location: Normangee on Feb 14, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Kylee,I love you!!!! I think about you all the time! Brylee tells me "mom it be ok, Ky-ee's in heaven with Jesus". I think about all the times I got to keep you when you where little. The time when you and Lori-Lou stayed while your mom and dad went skiing, and we all slept in the full size bed, me, you, Lauren, and Bryan!! I put ya'll right in the middle and loved every minute of it!! We will be with YOU soon and I can't wait!! Happy Valentines Day Ky-KY!! We Love You!!

Posted by: Rodney Harris Location: Normangee on Feb 13, 2009 at 07:48 AM
We love you Kylee,Brady and Ragan talk about you every day, we miss you so much."Happy Valentines Day Ky"

Posted by: Leah Location: Normangee. on Jan 22, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Kybear i miss you oh so much. More now than ever do I need a friend. I know God's plan is perfect although we don't see it that way. I beleive with all my heart that you were so special, sweet, and tender hearted that God just said to himself "I have to give her everlasting life". He knew we would be here to hurt and miss you but that is why ahead of time he promised us in the Bible that we can put our faith and hope in him. I hate that your gone but I am so thrilled that you are with the Lord because that is what you lived for! No longer do I wish for you to come back...I just wish that I could make myself ready as you did to be with the Lord our God and see your smiling face again! Reggie and Leslie, your family is like a second family to me. You have done so much and ALWAYS made me feel welcome and words can't express how truly greatful I am. If I can be of any assistance, please let me know. I love all of you and I'm sure, just like you, I can't wait to see our precious Kylee again!

Posted by: cole Location: san augustine tx on Jan 21, 2009 at 03:30 AM
i didn't know kylee that good but i do know that at camp she was the only 1 that allways had a smile she was the most beautiful girl iv ever seen becuz of her smile camp jest ain't gonna b the same without her and her smile ! and family i can only amajin how hard it is 4 u but remember hold on 2 gods unchanging hand and 1 day soon you will see her and her beautiful smile agin !!!! ps we will miss u

Posted by: Coco Woodard Location: Normangee on Jan 20, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I have went to school with Kylee the last 2 years. Over that time we have grown so close, from basketball to softball. I can't believe u people actually comment on unnecessary things, instead of praying for the Harris Family and Relles Family. I find myself acting just like Reggie, Kylee's Father, We set together everyday at lunch and i just wait for her to come to me and say lets go get our food, or where is Kolton. She was an amazing daughter, friend, and most importantly a christian. I can't tell you how many times i have questioned god for some of the bad things that have happened in my life, and she helped me so many different times to restore my faith in our God Almighty!!! Reggie, Leslie, Kody, Dusty, Lauren, Lexi, Kolton or if family and the Harris Family, if u need anything, please do not hesitate to call me!!!! and Beautiful, oh kylee i miss you so much!!! But i will always have our memories of our crazy times, and all our laughing moments.!!! R.I.P Babygirl! I love u

Posted by: LDM Location: texas on Jan 19, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Words can't express the way I feel. If they can't express my feelings of anger, grief, mourning, happiness, sadness, then how can we even try to relate to the close family members of this precious angel that touched the lives of everyone who came in contact with her? Who are you people? To judge and spit your opinion about the mobile home or the truck that swerved in the other lane? I wish I could post a video to scream out my pain and anger at you who believe this couldn't have been avoided in defense of someone you are either related to or feel sorry for. My only station of hope is in God to help me make it through the day without breaking down every time I look at something that reminds me of her. I have no one else.. to lay in bed with me night after night laughing at the sound of each other's laugh. My best friend was taken from me and oh how I long to see her. But, In reality, as much as I want to, I can't blame anyone for the accident because I love & believe in God! RIP angel

Posted by: jaclyn Location: normangee on Jan 4, 2009 at 04:23 AM
kylee i was just thinkin about you i miss you sooo much we went to our first youth thing with out you it was so weird cuz i saw some of your friends from camp...it almost made me cry cuz its just so weird that your not here i hate that your not here with us but im soo glad your in heaven by knowin that takes a little bit of the pain away but not much... its so hard to make it through life with out the people you love! i dont understand why God took you and my mom but i do know he has a plan. it seems like it gets harder and harder every day your not here. i love you and am missin you.

Posted by: jana Location: normangee on Jan 3, 2009 at 12:47 PM
kylee was such a good friend to me when i heard what happen i just couldnt belive it me and kylee had so much fun at school and playing volleyball she would always make me laugh so hard and she loved to sing to her friends and family there is not a day that goes by i never stop thinking why did god have to take a sweet pritty girl from us does he now how all of us friends are takeing this death but i no she is in a better place every night i look up at the sky and wonder what kylee is doing up there she is maybe driving gus and dillon bannanas she loved picking on them a lot kylee was my everything and i would do anyting to just have her back so i can just hug her and tell her what a good friend she was kylee loved every one of her friends and family she loved you friend are no friend she always did what she was told and she loved the lord i never did no that today that i would be siting here talking about kylee but this is life everyone will go throu this keep watching over me i love u

Posted by: brooklyn Location: Normangee on Dec 30, 2008 at 09:44 PM
O kybear i miss you so much and words cannot explain it! you were the most beautiful cousin i knew!! I have so many memories of us ,and about everywhere i go there is memories of us. i was sooo privaleged to know you ky!!you lived for God and i know your having fun rite now in Heaven!!! Everyday i think about you and it never leaves my mind because this doesnt seem real! I would have never thought my beautiful cousin and one of my best friends would have gone but it was God's plan!I love and miss you ky!Save me a spot in Heaven:)

Posted by: Reggie Location: Flynn on Dec 29, 2008 at 05:38 AM
Kylee has always been the love of my life, as all my children are!It has been over a month since the accident,but it still does't seem real.We still look at the front door when it opens or up the stairs when someone comes down or in the back seat before we realize its not her.As Bro. Griffen taught a few months ago on the word "O" in the book of Psalms,the longing of David's heart! "O" how i miss Kylee!!!She really is my everything!Thanks for the wonderful comments and thanks to KBTX for this comments section, i read it often.There really aren't words to describe how wonderful Kylee really is!I find myself wanting to tell everyone who does't know her,just how special she really is.After looking at the police report and going over the accident site,Kylee's death should have been avoided!Jerry shouldn't have crossed over into the north lane and Mr.Gerhart should have stopped and been on the shoulder of the road.My life has been forever changed because of this!Jesus is our Lord and Savior!

Posted by: Deb Location: Denison on Dec 28, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I'm the stepdaughter of Cathy Ansley (one of the victims), No, not the daughter of Jerry who created this horrible accident. Cathy had been married to my dad for almost 20 years before he past away. She married Jerry less than a year ago. I hope he ROTS in prison. Not only did he destroy our lives, he destroyed others as well. I didn't know him but since have learned that he is a con. Because of him our children are without their Nana. That poor young lady will not grow up to have children of her own. I don't have the words to say how sorry I am for the families he affected. Right now he sets comfortably in the home my dad built. He conned my stepmom into taking my dads name off of the deed and putting his on there. Hopefully he won't be there long and will be in prison. While I'm still grieving for Cathy I know she is now with the one man who truely loved her, my dad. Again, I'm so sorry for the grief Jerry has caused. Know that your families are in my prayers.

Posted by: Becky Location: Buffalo on Dec 16, 2008 at 12:45 AM
The loss of a child is something we never get over, we learn to live with, for we cannot change it.So many lives were changed forever on that Friday nite.I don't know all the facts as I am sure from what I have read alot of people don't. What has me so confused is if the motor home was travling south ,and the Suv was tarvling notrh , did the motor home go to his left to go around the wreck,and if so why? It was always my understanding that you go to your right. But I was not there and do not no all the curcimstance. Reguardless I know this man will live with this for the rest of his life.and I know that the Harris life as they knew will never be the same, or anyone that was involved as far as that goes. May God bless you all and Leslie and Reggie someday you will be able to look back on Kylee's memories and little funny things she did and the pain won't be as bad , you might even give a smile someday.... I will Pray for you love you all

Posted by: Julie Location: Texarkana on Dec 7, 2008 at 08:14 PM
The loss is unbelievable. Not only to the family of the young girl but to the family and friends of Glenn and Judie Johnson. He was the most honorable gentelman I have ever known. She was the love of his life. Things will never be the same without the Johnsons in these parts. It was a true honor to know them and to have had the opportunity to call them friend.

Posted by: angel Location: normangee on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:49 PM
i am one of kodys friends (kylees brother)kylees grandmother is my teacher she is the nicest women you will ever met she was so sad of what happen but last friday she was talking to us and she sad she was speaking to the lord and she asked him "why lord why did you have to take haer why count have u just let her be injered why lord why why did you have to take her why"then the lord said "instead of puting her in pain i took her home and saved her"so all the people that are saying that man should be in jail it wasn't him it was gods chose how long she lived and to the man don't feel bad it was all ment to be it was an accedent but it was her time and god dosent control how he controls when and why she is in a better place now she is not suffurreing she is saved and lifted she is in good hands jesus has her. R.I.P KYLEE

Posted by: kailyn loggins Location: San Augustine, Tx on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:43 PM
I didn't really know her but i saw her at church camp and stuff like that. But she always had a smile on her face. like everybody has said she always was making ppl laugh :). I know everybody will miss her especially us from camp. she was the most popular girl at camp. you never said do you know kylee harris cuz everybody new her :). i'm praying 4 her family. And nikki and macy if your reading this i love you i can't say i know how you feel cuz i don't but just hang in there and trust the Lord cuz it's all part of his will. love you!

Posted by: Morgan Location: Normangee on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Kylee Harris was a good person. She loved everyone friends or not friends.She obeyed everyone. We love her and miss her even though we now she is in Heaven with the Lord. She loves her church and the Lord. She does so many thingsr for her church. She plays the piano and the guitar. She can also sing very good. She has the voice of an angel. And I will always remember you kybear. Gone but never forgotten. We love u.

Posted by: kody Location: flynn on Dec 5, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Kylee was the best sister i'll ever have she always stood up for me. She made me laugh even when I was mad. She could make any body laugh, she was the best person you will ever know.

Posted by: Candace Location: Normangee on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:31 PM
I knew Kylee very well. She was a very nice girl and I miss her so much. She loved the Lord and she always made good friends. She was loved by many and she loved them too. She was very nice to everyone and she was good to koko. We all love her and will remember her. Ky-bear i cant wait to see you again some day and it will be soon!!!

Posted by: exavier Location: normangee on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:24 PM
Im so sorry about kylee. She was a very good person. I miss her and I will always have her in my heart. I love you and miss you ky-bear!!!

Posted by: Debbie Location: Mt. Vernon, TX on Dec 4, 2008 at 04:33 PM
I am praying for all my friends in Normangee, especially the Harris and Manning families. There are no words that come close to sounding right at a time like this. May Jesus Christ give you peace, hope and happy memories of Kylee. I am also praying for all the others involved.

Posted by: chris Location: normangee tx on Dec 4, 2008 at 01:34 PM
kylee was a good friend and know how to make people happy. she was fun to be with and she will be miss but she is in a better place then down here. jesus needed a good angel and every one know he got one. WE MISS YOU AND YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTIN I PROMIESS

Posted by: Candi Location: Grimes Co on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:32 AM
God Bless everyone involved in this ACCIDENT! God has a plan that we don't always understand, but trust in Him. Please don't point fingers at others, it would be different if maybe someone was drinking and driving, but it seems as though this was truly a tragic accident. I've had much experience with loss due to accidents with the most recent death in my family being this past August when I lost my last living brother. Fingerpointing helps no one - only your faith in God can help. My prayers for everyone involved and remember - GOD HAS A PLAN FOR EVERYONE!

Posted by: Bettye Location: Brenham on Dec 3, 2008 at 12:26 AM
We topped the hill minutes after this happened (and were going under the speed limit). We were in a car and saw other cars backed up. When my husband hit the brakes, we hydroplaned and felt like we slid forever! He chose to go into the northbound lane to keep from hitting the line of cars. The car behind us went on the right shoulder & avoided the ditch. Thanks to God, we were able to stop without hitting anything and before they let 3 cars going north go around the accident. The road was VERY slick. There is no way the motorhome driver could have possibly stopped. I am just grateful we were able to stop without another accident. That was the most scared I have been in my life! We could take a lesson from the boyfriend's family at the scene ... when I spoke to them and said we would be praying for them, they asked me to pray for the others. Their composure was remarkable, and they were standing there yelling and blaming others.

Posted by: Bettye Location: Brenham on Dec 2, 2008 at 11:55 PM
We were at the accident scene, and I spoke with some of her boyfriend's family. We are so sorry for your loss and are continuing to remember you in our prayers!

Posted by: Racheal on Dec 2, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Kylee was such an amazing person, she touched every person she new,you will be missed my prays are with The Harris Family may you Rest In Peace Kylle :(

Posted by: anessa Location: normangee on Dec 2, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Kylee was such a wonderful friend and a person. She's a perfect angel, and this was all God's intentions. Kylee was a devoted christan i do believe, and is in such a better place than we are down here on this Earth. I'm looking forward to the day that i get to meet her and my mom in the clouds when the rapture comes. The Harris family is in my prayers, keep strong i know the pain, just remember God is in conrol. ILY KY KY(:

Posted by: friend of the Ansley's on Dec 2, 2008 at 06:01 PM
The driver of the pickup that initiated the accident is in Intensive care with a broken back along with numerous other injuries his 16 year old daughter also is in ICU with a shattered pelvis and a crushed eye socket. His wife was killed instantly. As i understand the road was wet and they hydroplaned into oncoming traffic. He was not drunk and did not fall asleep but was traveling to his parents house for thanksgiving dinner. My heart goes out to the Harris family this was a terrible tragedy. Also condolences to the Johnson family.

Posted by: Dennis Location: Wisconsin on Dec 2, 2008 at 05:28 PM
When the Lord's will is done many times it is hard to find his grace in what has happened. Such is the case in this terrible tragedy. All the victim's families are having their faith tested right now as they try to understand why this had to happen. The members of all the families involved in Friday's tragedy that remain on this Earth must be there for each other through this time of great sadness. By being there for each other it will help them find the answer to where the Lord's grace is in this. I am a member of one of the families remaining. I know what it has done to us and will continue to do probably for the rest of our lives. Some victims are at peace in the Lord while the others will have to wait to gain it. My heart goes out to everyone who is touched by this and my prayers are with all of us as we go on from here. It was the Lord's will and not for us to cast blame. No one wanted this to happen. Please be there for those who remain and help them get through it.

Posted by: Brooke Location: Porter on Dec 2, 2008 at 05:02 PM
I didn't know Kylee that well but I would see her at camp and youth rallys and she dated one of my close friends a few years ago. She always had a smile on her face and she was one of the most beautiful girls I know. She was an awesome volleyball player and very sweet. She will be missed and loved always. Porter Apostolic Pentecostal church is praying for her family.

Posted by: TJ Location: RESIDENT on Dec 2, 2008 at 03:37 PM
It never fails. There are always people who half read a story, then try to place blame. THE MOBILE HOME WAS TRYING TO AVOID THE WRECK, NOT TRYING TO HIT KYLEE AND FLEE THE ACCIDENT SCENE!!! I pray for everyone who was involved in this accident. God bless you all!!!!

Posted by: shayla Location: morgan on Dec 2, 2008 at 02:22 PM
dang i miss you kylee.....love you always the same ky bear

Posted by: Responding to:Doug Location: Austin Minnesota on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:10 PM Location: Bryan on Dec 2, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Im so sorry this horrible tragedy happened. Im also sorry that some of the people posting on this site are saying some horrible things..take for example :Bryan on Dec 1, 2008 at 03:49 PM who said the motor home driver should be in jail...thats not right! The only people who really know about this accident (and yes, thats what it was..just an accident) are the people that are involved in it. To say that someone should be in jail because of this, just doesnt know all the facts...neither do I....all I can say is that I am praying for all involved in this, and I pray that everyone finds some way to deal with this...

Posted by: Emily Location: Bryan on Dec 2, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Wow this is still so very hard to believe...i knew who Kylee was but never got the chance to really get to know her...she seemed like a nice girl and i saw her at youth rallys and things like that..im gonna miss not seeing her at camp etc. My prayers go out to the Harris family and to all of Normangee for your loss. No one can ever replace her, i'll never forget her and im pleased to know she is in a better place. God has perfect timing & im glad to hear that she was ready when he came for her. Rest In Peace Kylee..God Bless..

Posted by: Missy aka Rob's mom Location: Flynn on Dec 2, 2008 at 11:14 AM
To Leslie and Reggie and thier entire family..... our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Kylee will be sorely missed. And as it was stated before..... she is one of God's Angels. God Bless you and your family always.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: normangee on Dec 2, 2008 at 10:27 AM
God wanted it this way and no other so dont blame ppl if he wanted it this way

Posted by: Bethani Location: Normangee on Dec 2, 2008 at 10:15 AM
kylee was the most beautiful girl i have ever seen! she means the world to me and i would do anthing to get her back! but she is in a better place now and she will never have any pain again!i love you kybear and i miss you more than anything! i cant wait till the day i see your beautiful face again! watch over us! i love you:)

Posted by: Phyllis Location: Bryan, Texas on Dec 2, 2008 at 09:46 AM
All to often in situations just like this one, we are all to quick to point fingers and place blame on someone. If you believe in God, then you know it was his plan. Nothing would have stopped this plan. It was her time to go be God's Angel. For the family, my heart and prayers are with you. I experienced losing my 17 year old daughter in a wreck. It has been 12 years ago. The pain is still there. I miss her still so much, but I have to keep telling myself that she is much better off where she is than where we are here on earth. Keep her memories alive. Cherish them all. Be there and be strong for her suffering friends. You will never regret it. Again, my heart goes out to the family. Also to the driver that hit her.

Posted by: Mary Location: BCS on Dec 2, 2008 at 07:04 AM
To the Driver of the Motor Home: Please do not blame yourself. You had to make a split second decision and do whatever you could prevent further damage. People are hurting right now and saying hateful things because they do not know the full story. You are not to blame and based on what I've read about Kylee; she's not blaming you. She is now in God's hands and rest assure she will welcome you with open arms and a loving smile some day. God is good and he takes care of all who believe in him. God bless both families and may He give you everlasting love and strength to endure this trying time.

Posted by: jaclyn on Dec 2, 2008 at 01:36 AM
i miss kylee so much im so glad i got to spend the last two nights with her and lauri shell it wasnt the drivers fault it was the plan of God to take her on he needed her more then we do but oh how were gonna miss her she was like my little sister and most def my bestfriend she was the sweetest girl with the sweetest heart nothin will be the same with out her!!! it makes me want to be ready when the lord comes. to see her and my mom the lord is comin any day everyone needs to be as close as they can to him! jaclyn&kylee DFL (down for life) i miss you girl my heart is so broken

Posted by: anonymous Location: normangee on Dec 1, 2008 at 08:45 PM
"There was no mention of the roadway being wet" I was on that same highway about thirty minutes ahead of the accident and it was pouring rain when I came through Leon Co. and continued my entire trip. I believe TXdot should do something about Hwy 79 being curvy and only two-lane w/ no climbing lanes. I don't know that that would have helped in this situation but it couldn't have hurt.

Posted by: Latonya Location: Houston on Dec 1, 2008 at 08:31 PM
My prayers and heart goes out to Leslie & Reggie and the entire family. Kylee will always be remembered and loved. I thank God that I personally had the chance to meet this beautiful angel and I rest assured that she is home in Heaven. I will be in constant prayer for this beautiful family. God bless. May you all find strength in the Lord during this time.

Posted by: anonymous Location: buffalo on Dec 1, 2008 at 08:05 PM
my prayers are with the the families that lost loved ones in the horrible wreck. i have lived in buffalo for 10 years. Hwy 79 is the most dangerous hwy. There is a least 15 wrecks a year on this hwy. I wish they would changed the speed limit on this hwy. there are to many blind spots & curves. My prayers are with all the families. May god bless these families.

Posted by: Kylee's grandmother Location: Normangee Tx on Dec 1, 2008 at 06:47 PM
Do not grieve for Kylee!! I was assured by the Holy Ghost spirit - To be assured, Kylee is in the arms of Jesus. Also the Lord spoke to me in His spirit saying, I love her, I love her. Kylee was baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38) She had just renewed her consecration in a revival. She was the greatgranddaughter of a United Pentecostal minister. Again do not sorrow for Kylee. She is in the arms of Jesus. I know when she realized the situation she was in she called on the name of Jesus and He grabbed her into His outstretched arms. To the driver--this was God's plan and His way is perfect and we love everyone and you are just another person we pray will be saved.

Posted by: to the critics Location: bryan,tx on Dec 1, 2008 at 05:23 PM
To the few of you who are blaming the driver of the motor home. please read the blog from his son DOUG.the man came around a curve, was not able to stop suddenly, decided to go around the wrecked suv instead of crashing into it. just at that time, the young lady stepped into his path. he did not intentionally do this and as his son says, he is devastated i'm sure. you are so wrong to do this to someone who is already hurting terribly. pray for him. i can imagine his pain, as well as the families of all the victims. leave off any cruelty, or blame. it will not bring her back. just focus on those who survived, and pray for all involved. it was an accident. if he would've crashed into the vehicle with his heavy motor home, all of them might have died. he did the best he could under the circumstances. put yourself in his shoes. it could have been one of us. again, if you have nothing good to say, please be quiet.

Posted by: Bryan on Dec 1, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Whoever was driving the motor home should be in jail. You are supposed stop at the scene of an accident, not run over the people at the scene. I am praying for the Harris family. My heart weeps for you, may God comfort you in your time of loss.

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:19 PM
", I believe both the driver of the pickup that initally hydro-planed into the other lane and his passenger, died on the scene." According to the update to the article, the driver and two other passengers in the pickup survived and were treated for injuries. There was no mention of the roadway being wet, but that could easily have accounted for the accident (along with TxDoT's insistence on creating blind S curves on busy roadways so that they always cross minor roadways at right angles).

Posted by: Doug Location: Austin Minnesota on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:10 PM
My parents were driving the motorhome to Texas as they do every winter. My father is devasted by this tragedy. He would give anything to trade places with Kylee. My familys heart and prayers go out to the Harris family. We are so very sorry that this happened. My father had two options possibly hit the SUV or try and go around. He chose to go around and has to live with his decision. We are glad that Kylee had Jesus in her heart. Again our family is so very sorry. God bless the Harris family.

Posted by: Jennifer W Location: Brazoria on Dec 1, 2008 at 12:32 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to Leslie, Reggie, family and the many friends Kylee had. I was amazed by the strength that their faith had given them during such a terrible time. I will continue to send prayers their way and hope that everyone else does too. They are going to need them to get through the tough times ahead. We don't understand why it happened, but we just have to keep praying and keep going. God bless all of them, and please don't be to harsh... no one will ever know for sure what happened in those few seconds that changed so many lives forever. Tragically, we just have to live with it.

Posted by: Kersti Location: norangee on Dec 1, 2008 at 12:22 PM
yesterday was were frunal and it still seems that your not gone!!!! You were the best cousin a girl could ever have!!! And the best girlfriend to koko!!! you be waiting for me cause i'm commin!!!! you will bein my heart forever!!! i love and miss you!!!

Posted by: BoBo Location: Brazoria, TX on Dec 1, 2008 at 08:37 AM
I will miss my (step)grandaughter and so will the whole family. Leslie,Reggie, and all the children will be strong and the faith of the lord will keep them going. All we can do now is keep Kylee in your hearts and the Harris's in your prayers. And for the other victims we must also remember and pray for their family members that are suffering at this time. The driver of the motor home will also suffer with pain and sorrow.

Posted by: Brittney, Kylee's cousin on Nov 30, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Reggie and Leslie, I have you in my prayers. I am so deeply, deeply sorry. I love y'all and will always remember Kylee. Stay strong.

Posted by: anonymous Location: bryan on Nov 30, 2008 at 10:41 PM
To Leon, I believe both the driver of the pickup that initally hydro-planed into the other lane and his passenger, died on the scene.

Posted by: To Leon Location: Bryan on Nov 30, 2008 at 09:50 PM
If you want someone to blame,,,blame the car that caused the accident. Had the accident not happened,,,she would not have had to get out of the car. I am sure the motor home driver is in pieces and feels horrible.

Posted by: Kelsey Hines on Nov 30, 2008 at 09:50 PM
The point of these comments is not for anyone to analyze the wreck. It is not any of our positions to do so. Just pray for the families of the wreck. God bless the Harris's. I hope they will find comfort in the Lord in their time of need.

Posted by: Dylon's Mom Location: Normangee, Texas on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Our hearts weep for the Harris & Relles Families. Knowing Kylee's faith, she's just starting her life. I am going to miss her smiling face and watching her clown around. Dylon and Kylee have grown up together their whole young lives. Kylee we will continue to keep you with us in spirit, the same vibrant one you left us with. We as a whole will keep all of those involved in this horrific accident in our thoughts and prayers. Kylee, know you will always be in our hearts and souls. You were the sunshine even on rainy days. We love and miss you precious gurl!!!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Iola on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:43 PM
I will be praying for her family and also for the kids in Normangee High, and for the Boyfriend.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Leon, helloooo. The motor home driver was trying to avoid the wreck, as in, not smash into the already wrecked cars he/she saw when they came around the curve.

Posted by: Anderson Family Location: Normangee on Nov 30, 2008 at 06:57 PM
God bless the Harris family you are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that this will teach a lot of people that you really have to be carefull when you drive. Most do not realize that you are behind the wheel of a 2000 pound bullet traveling at 70 mph. It is always better to be patient than to be in a hurry. May the Holy Spirit be with you and keep you close at this time. We love you,and will miss Kylee.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 30, 2008 at 06:23 PM
didn't know her, but I know she walks with Jesus now. My prayers go out to the family

Posted by: To Leon on Nov 30, 2008 at 03:56 PM
" What ever happened to stopping at an accident?" Possibly it couldn't...the story is very sketchy about the timeline, but it could be that the motor home was following the SUV just like the SUV was following the Toyota and unable to stop, swerved around it to avoid being involved in the accident just as Kylee bolted from the vehicle worried that it was going to catch fire or be crushed from behind. I'm more interested in the lack of mention about what happened to the DRIVER of the pickup who actually caused the accident; was he drunk, did he fall asleep at the wheel, try to miss a deer in the road, or what? Is he/she in custody, in the hospital, run off into the woods, wouldn't come forward and couldn't be identified...?

Posted by: Normangee Student on Nov 30, 2008 at 12:15 PM
To Kylee: the sweetest and most beautiful Angel in Heaven. Every time I would see Kylee at school, she always had the most beautiful smile on her face. As said above, it was contagious. I did'nt know Kylee very well but I know she was one of the sweetest girls in school. She will be missed so very much... and I know God has set her in the place of a beautiful Angel to watch over her family and friends.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:55 AM
This is so very sad and tragic. My prayers are with Kylee's family and freinds.

Posted by: forest wall Location: bryan tx on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:40 AM
man thats a crying shame seems like she might a been ok at least alive ...then that motor home got her....wonder what the cops do to the guy driving the motor home that run over her...prayers to friends and i sure shes got family some where my prayers to them all so

Posted by: Maci Location: bryan tx on Nov 30, 2008 at 12:30 AM
i love you kylee this is unreal. i cant belive this. im prayin for all of the harris family!

Posted by: Aggie Location: Buffalo, TX on Nov 29, 2008 at 11:43 PM
The Harris family is in my thoughts and prayers! May God comfort you during this tragedy.

Posted by: Leon Alumni Location: College Station on Nov 29, 2008 at 10:27 PM
My prayers go out to all the families who lost love ones in this tragic accident. As for little Kylee, her death should have never happened. What ever happened to stopping at an accident? The motor home should have stopped, and checked on everyone. The driver should be charged with manslaughter! No one should ever just "get around" a car accident. May god bless and heal these families minds and hearts.

Posted by: Jv Location: Bryan on Nov 29, 2008 at 10:26 PM
What a horrible situation. Im praying for each and everyone in this tragedy. Its hard to know what to say in a situation like this, because no words can really give comfort. Time is the best healer. Take comfort in knowing that your loved ones are now in the arms of Jesus.

Posted by: Chelsie Location: Normangee on Nov 29, 2008 at 09:51 PM
I already miss my cousin. She was so vibrant and full of life. I loved her very much and I always will. I know she's in a better place. Rest in peace Kylee

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