Texas

Rocio Helm, Scott Helm Killed in Accident at FM 241 in Cherokee County, TX

Date
December 19, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Rocio Helm, Scott Helm
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

FM 241, Alto, Cherokee County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Journey
Road/Highway
FM 241
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), serious injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Journey lost control on wet roads and overturned into an embankment


What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials have more information on a crash that killed two adults and seriously injured children at FM 241 in Cherokee County, TX on December 19th, 2022. Officials are saying it happened around 4:15 p.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Journey operated by 33-year-old Scott Helm was headed westbound on FM 241 on roads believed to be wet at the time. The vehicle is alleged to have been traveling at a speed that was deemed unsafe before it lost control and went into a skid. It traveled across the road into an embankment where it hit a culvert, causing it to overturn. The crash left Helm and front seat passenger, 33-year-old Rocio Helm, with fatal injuries. Two children in the vehicle had serious injuries. Additional information was not yet available.

Request a Police Report

Get Police Report

Already have the police report? You might need an "Open Records Packet"

If that's not enough information, you might need an Open Records Packet. An ORP is essentially all evidence that the authorities have collected. It usually contains photos, witness statements, measurements, and more and goes way beyond the police report.

Request an ORP See an Example