Randall Weems

An accident that resulted in a fatality occurred on Highway 79, north of Olney Thursday afternoon. Randall Weems, 68 of Olney, suffered injuries as the result of a single car accident. Weems was an employee of Stewart Ranch. According to a press release received from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Weems exited his vehicle to close a gate, the car he exited was not in park and began to roll backward. Investigators believe Weems fell as he attempted to get back into the car. The vehicle ran over Weems. Weems was transported by ambulance to Olney Hamilton Hospital where he later died of his injuries. Weems was pronounced dead at Olney Hamilton Hospital by justice of the peace, Stan Mahler. Weems was a longtime employee of Stewart Ranch.