Texas

Cynthia Echols Killed in Accident at Hwy 87 in Burkeville, TX

Published on: August 10, 2021

Date of Accident
August 9, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Cynthia Echols
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 87, Orange, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at Hwy 87 in Burkeville, TX on August 9th, 2021. Police say the incident involved a Hyundai Elantra traveling at a high rate of speed veering from the road at a sharp curve. It then went airborne before crashed into a tree. 73-year-old Cynthia Echols suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Hyundai Elantra
Road/Highway
Hwy 87
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Hyundai Elantra headed southbound at a high rate of speed veered from the road and crashed into a tree

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