Texas

Mary Cooper, Janet Carter Kenneybrew, Koolasha Green Killed in Accident at US 271 in Powderly, TX

Published on: July 24, 2023

Date of Accident
July 21, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Mary Cooper, Janet Carter Kenneybrew, Koolasha Green
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 271, Powderly, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed three people at US 271 Powderly, TX on July 21st, 2023. Police believe the incident happened around 10:55 a.m. According to investigators, a Toyota Highlander was headed southbound on US 271, approaching the intersection with FM 2648. As it proceeded into the intersection, investigators say it collided with a westbound tractor-trailer. Officers say the Toyota is believed to have had right-of-way at the time of the collision and allege the truck failed to yield. The resulting collision left the driver of the Toyota, 48-year-0ld Mary K Cooper with fatal injuries. Also killed were a 16-year-old passenger as well additional passengers, 61-year-old Janet Carter Kenneybrew and 18-year-old Koolasha Green. The operator of the truck was not injured, according to police. A charge of Criminally Negligent Homicide was recommended and/or issued. Additional information has not been made available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Highlander, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 271
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

SUV collided with a tractor-trailer

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