Texas

Coy Crowder Killed in Accident at US 287 near Claude, TX

Published on: March 22, 2022

Date of Accident
March 20, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Coy Crowder
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 287, Claude, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 287 near Claude, TX on March 20th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 1:40 a.m. According to investigators, a semi-truck reportedly failed to yield right of way to a car on the outside lane of the US 287 before both collided. The car overturned and ejected the driver, identified as 41-year-old Coy Crowder. Crowder suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The other driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck failed to yield right of way with a car and both vehicles collided

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