Jewel and Unborn Child Escape Injury in Stephenville, Texas

Renee Bagley
Many don't know this but I was born and raised in Stephenville, Texas. This is the location of the wreck that singer Jewel Kilcher was in on Friday morning. Jewel is married to local rodeo legend Ty Murray, who is also called "The King of Cowboys."

The two vehicle crash occurred off of Highway 67 at an intersection of FM 847 and FM 914. Jewel's Cadillac's was struck in the passenger side by Jim Pack, a Harbin Volunteer Fire department worker who was on his way to put out a grass fire.

Jewel was transported to the local hospital where she was baby were found to be safe. After words, the singer thanked her fans via Twitter and made they aware that all was well. She is currently in the second trimester of her pregnancy. She and Ty Murray are set to be first time parents of a bouncing baby boy.

According to Gub Gillum of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the fire trucks lights and sirens were activated at time of the crash. No citations were issued.

Sources:
Stephenville Empire Tribune - specific facts gathered by Amanda Kimble.

Published by Renee Bagley

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  • The happy couple live on a sprawling 2,000 acre ranch in Stephenville, Texas.
  • They are soon to be first time parents and are having a little boy.
  • Jewel was released from the hospital with no injuries.

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