Texas

Bret Drake Killed in Accident at State Hwy 172 in Jackson County, TX

Published on: October 8, 2021

Date of Accident
September 2, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Bret Drake
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 172, Ganado, Jackson County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at  State Hwy 172 in Jackson County, TX on September 2nd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 10:18 p.m. Investigators allege that a Toyota Corolla operated by 28-year-old Bret Drake reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign and drove into a tractor-trailer crossing an intersection. Drake was extricated from the vehicle and hospitalized with injuries that he died from the following day. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Toyota Corolla
Road/Highway
State Hwy 172
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota Corolla disregarded a stop sign and collided with a tractor-trailer

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