Texas

Doris Cooper Killed in Accident at US Hwy 190 in Polk County, TX

Published on: April 3, 2025

Date of Accident
March 16, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Doris Cooper
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities in Polk County, TX, are investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred on March 16, 2025, at approximately 8:37 p.m. on US Highway 190 in a construction zone. A Chevrolet Silverado was traveling east when it made an unsafe turn and collided with a semi-trailer being towed, causing that trailer to strike a Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling west. The 88-year-old driver of the Trailblazer sustained suspected serious injuries, and his 80-year-old passenger, identified as Doris Cooper, sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the Silverado was uninjured. Unsafe turning and construction zone presence were identified as contributing factors. The investigation is incomplete.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Polk County Police
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Trailblazer
Road/Highway
US Hwy 190
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverado and a Chevrolet Trailblazer were involved in a collision

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