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Troy teens identified as 2 who died in rollover crash on I-14

The Texas Department of Public Safety said the victims were 18- and 17-years-old.

BELL COUNTY, Texas — *Editor's Note: DPS misidentified the 18-year-old as Nakoda Layton Cheyenne in an earlier version of this story.

The Texas Department of Public Safety identified one of two people killed in a rollover crash in Coryell County as 18-year-old Nakoda Cheyenne Layton and a 17-year-old girl whose name they did not release.

The two teens were not wearing seatbelts, according to DPS. They were thrown from their vehicle when it rolled on I-14 early Monday morning. DPS said it happened just before 1 a.m. near mile marker 278 in the eastbound lane near Central Texas College.

DPS said they were in a gray 2006 Dodge Ram when Layton went off the roadway, and crashed into an embankment, causing the truck to roll over.

Layton and the girl died at the scene, DPS said. 

"Texas DPS would like to remind drivers and passengers to always buckle up.  Not only is wearing a safety belt state law, but it will also greatly reduce the probability of serious injury when involved in a traffic crash," DPS said.

A GoFundMe page was created by Darin Crawford to support the Layton family. In it, they identify the 17-year-old girl as Layton's girlfriend, Kayleigh Smith. DPS did not confirm her identity.

On the GoFundMe, Crawford states, "The past few years this family has been through way more than any family should have to go through. We are putting this fundraiser together to help our Troy family with anything they might need during this difficult time." 

To visit his GoFundMe, click here.

A separate GoFundMe was created for Smith to cover funeral expenses. Click here to donate.

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