Texas

David MacDonald, Shirley MacDonald Killed in Accident at US 67 in Coleman County, TX

Published on: August 31, 2021

Date of Accident
August 6, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
David MacDonald, Shirley MacDonald
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 67, Alvarado, Coleman County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials have information related to a crash that killed all parties involved at US 67 in Coleman County, TX on August 6th, 2021. Police are saying it happened around 2:30 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 60-year-old Loganville, GA man was headed eastbound on 67 when is said to have suffered a blowout to a front left tire. This caused the truck to veer across a center strip and collide with a Toyota 4Runner. The truck continued forward and overturned into a ditch before catching fire. The Toyota had also been pushed into a ditch and also caught fire. The driver of the truck died at the scene. Also killed at the scene were the occupants of the Toyota, identified as 70-year-old David MacDonald and 65-year-old Shirley MacDonald.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Freightliner Cascadia 113, Toyota 4Runner
Road/Highway
US 67
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Eastbound tractor-trailer suffered a tire blowout, veered across a center strip and collided with a westbound Toyota 4Runner

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