Texas

Johnnie Cope Killed in Accident at US 84 in Garza County, TX

Published on: February 3, 2022

Date of Accident
January 17, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Johnnie Cope
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

U.S. 84, Lubbock, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at US 84 in Garza County, TX on January 17th, 2022. They say the incident happened around 4 a.m. A Dodge Ram operated by 31-year-old Corey Scott Kohtenbeutel is said to have been traveling eastbound on Hwy 84 when the driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. The truck veered from the road into the shoulder as a result and stuck a guardrail shortly after Kohtenbeutel awoke and attempted to brake. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn multiple times, ejecting two passengers. One of the passengers, identified as 31-year-old Johnnie Cope, suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The other two passengers, ages 36 and 33, were seriously injured. Kohtenbeutel was also seriously injured in the crash. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram
Road/Highway
US 84
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram lost control at a curve in the road before hitting a guardrail and overturning

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