Texas

Dustin Coston Killed; Ann Rahe Injured in Accident at State Hwy 49 in Marion County, TX

Published on: January 4, 2022

Date of Accident
January 1, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Dustin Coston
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 49, Jefferson, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that killed a man at  State Hwy 49 in Marion County, TX on January 1st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3 a.m. A Ford Ranger operated by 30-year-old Dustin Coston had reportedly been headed eastbound on TX 49 when police allege the vehicle began traveling on the westbound side of the road for unknown reasons. It then collided with a westbound tractor-trailer and Coston suffered fatal injuries at the scene. A passenger in the truck, 37-year-old Ann Rahe, was hospitalized with serious injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, Ford Ranger
Road/Highway
State Hwy 49
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial Truck collided with a Ford Ranger that was driving on the wrong side of the road

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