Texas

Caleb Jonathan Edwards Killed in Accident at Hwy 78 and County Rd 556 in Farmersville, TX

Published on: May 12, 2022

Date of Accident
May 12, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Caleb Jonathan Edwards
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

South State Highway 78 & County Road 556, Farmersville, TX, USA

What Happened

Farmersville Police have information on a three-vehicle crash that killed a teen at Hwy 78 and County Rd 556 in Farmersville, TX on May 11th, 2022. Officers say it occurred around 1 p.m. Their investigation revealed a passenger vehicle headed southbound traveling into northbound lanes to go around a semi-truck ahead. Police say as the vehicle did so, it came up on a second semi-truck approaching head-on. To avoid a collision, the car is believed to have traveled further left, clipping the truck and crashing into a power pole. The impact sent the truck into the southbound lanes where it collided head-on with another vehicle, killing its driver, identified as 19-year-old Caleb Jonathan Edwards. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Farmersville Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Hwy 78 and County Rd 556
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle attempting to go around a truck created a three-vehicle collision

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