Heavy rain,wind and a road under construction. The combination may have played a role in the latest fatal accident on Highway 6 North, just north of O.S.R.

DPS Troopers working the scene say around 3 p.m. Monday a silver truck southbound on Hwy 6 hit a wet patch of road , hydroplaned , hitting a northbound blue sedan.

Troopers say the collision killed the driver of the sedan, sending the two passengers to St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.

The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old Sandra Ellis of Troy. Her body was taken to Heartfield Ritter Funeral Home in Hearne.

The two women injured in the crash have been identified as 59-year-old Louise Ewing of McGregor and 28-year-old Wendy Walker of Caldwell.

Ewing is being treated for head trauma. Walker's injuries are unknown.

Authorities say the three women were related and all were wearing seatbelts.

Authorities say the driver of the truck, 59-year-old Jose Zabala of Hearne, was driving with a suspended driver's license. He was arrested and taken to the Robertson County Jail. He has been charged with driving while license invalid.

Zabala's bond was set at $2,500, and after posting bail Tuesday morning, he was released. Authorities say Zabala could face additional charges.

The accident will be reconstructed in the coming days.