A woman from Winters, Texas passed away as a result of an automobile accident Tuesday, August 31, at 5:41 pm on U.S. Highway 83, about four miles south of Winters.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Elena R. Torres, 74 of Winters, was pronounced dead at North Runnels Hospital.

The report states the 2008 Dodge Ram was traveling north on US 83. While attempting to pass another vehicle, the Torres vehicle went off the west side of the road. The driver over corrected, lost control and the vehicle rolled over in the west side barrow ditch. The crash is under investigation.