Texas

Douglas Whitson Killed in Accident at I-20 in Harrison County, TX

Published on: August 31, 2021

Date of Accident
August 29, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Douglas Whitson
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Mount Sylvan, Harrison County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have confirmed the name of the person killed in a crash at I-20 in Harrison County, TX in August 29th, 2021. They say it happened around 8:40 p.m. A Ford Focus operated by 58-year-old Douglas Whitson was headed westbound on I-20 when it veered from the road into a center median. The vehicle struck several trees after and Whitson was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, 68-year-old Danny Macon, was hospitalized in undisclosed condition. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford Focus
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Focus veered from the road into a center median and crashed into multiple trees

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