Texas

Garret Koch Injured in Accident at FM 2626 in Newton County, TX

Published on: January 9, 2024

Date of Accident
December 19, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Garrett Koch
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 2626, Newton County, TX

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a man at FM 2626 in Newton County, TX on December 19th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 5:57 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer was making a left turn out of a private driveway before its attached trailer allegedly became detached during the turn. The vehicle was stuck in lanes of travel as a GMC Sierra operated by 32-year-old Garrett Koch approached. Reports say the GMC struck the truck, the collision leaving Koch seriously injured. The other driver, who was not publicly identified, was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Freightliner Tractor-Trailer, GMC Sierra
Road/Highway
FM 2626
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Freightliner Tractor-Trailer and a GMC Sierra were involved in a collision

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