Two Woodlands teens killed in big rig crash in Grimes County

Tragedy struck early morning Wednesday July 6, 2011 when two teenagers from The Woodlands were killed in a collision in Grimes County with an 18-wheeler. Anisha Patel (age 17) and her passenger Robert Gollnick (age 18) were traveling in a Chrysler PT Cruiser when they collided with a big rig around 1:00am. According to police Ms. Patel was heading east of FM2 when she struck the big rig heading southbound on Highway 6. Robert Gollnick was transported from the scene via EMS to College Station Medical Center where he passed away.  Ms. Patel was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both teenagers were properly restrained with seat belts at the time of the wreck: the 18-wheeler driver was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.