Texas

David Crooks Killed in Accident at State Hwy 149 in Panola County, TX

Published on: March 7, 2022

Date of Accident
March 3, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
David Crooks
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 149, Longview, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Hwy 149 in Panola County, TX on March 3rd, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11:05 a.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Silverado operated by 34-year-old David Crooks was headed northwest on TX 149 as it crested a hill. The truck then collided with a tractor-trailer that was stopped to make a left turn onto a private drive. The impact pushed the tractor-railer into a west bar ditch and caused fatal injuries to Crooks at the scene. The other driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
State Hwy 149
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverado crested a hill and collied with a tractor-trailer stopped to turn left onto a private drive

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