Texas

Hunter Wilkes, Alexis Wilkes Killed in Accident at US 59 in Panola County, TX

Published on: January 31, 2022

Date of Accident
December 19, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Hunter Wilkes, Alexis Wilkes
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 59, Marshall, Panola County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at US 59 in Panola County, TX on December 19th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 9:54 a.m. A Dodge Ram 3500 operated by 79-year-old Jerry Galloway was towing a trailer and headed northbound while a Mazda CX-5 was headed westbound on an exit ramp from Loop US 59. The vehicle was exiting and attempting to turn left at the intersection when it was struck by the Dodge. The impact pushed the Mazda across southbound lanes into a bar ditch. Investigators were not able to tell which vehicle had the right of way but believe that one of the vehicles disregarded a stop and go signal. The occupants of the Mazda, 21-year-old Hunter Wilkes and 21-year-old Alexis Wilkes were killed in the crash. A child in the vehicle suffered minor injuries. Galloway suffered minor injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram 3500, Mazda CX-5
Road/Highway
US 59
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram 3500 and Mazda CX-5 collided

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