Texas

Kent Wosepka Killed; Elizabeth A. O’Brien, Barbara A. Ferrell Injured in Accident at FM 787 near Rye, TX

Published on: November 2, 2021

Date of Accident
October 30, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Kent Wosepka, Elizabeth A. O'Brien, Barbara A. Ferrell
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 787, Rye, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed one of a trio of bicyclists at FM 787 near Rye, TX on October 30th, 2021. Officials say the incident happened just after 11:05 a.m. A Ford Escape operated by 60-year-old Michael J Weaver is accused of failing to control its speed and colliding with a group of bicyclists. One, identified as 51-year-old Kent J. Wosepka, was hospitalized with injuries he later died from. The others were identified as Elizabeth O'Brien and Barbara Ferrell. They were hospitalized in serious condition. Further details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Bicycle, Ford Escape
Road/Highway
FM 787
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Escape failed to control its speed and struck a trio of bicyclists

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