Texas

Michael Coyne Killed in Accident at I-45 in Wilmer, TX

Date of Accident
May 22, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Michael Coyne
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-45, Wilmer, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have details on a crash that killed four people at I-45 in Wilmer, TX on May 22nd, 2022. Investigators say the incident happened around 11:45 p.m. According to investigators, a vehicle was reportedly traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-45 prior to colliding head-on with another vehicle. A woman and two individuals under the age of 18 were said to have occupied to wrong-way vehicle and all three were confirmed dead at the scene. The man in the other vehicle, identified as Michael Coyne, also suffered fatal injuries. Two of his passengers, under the age of 18, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-45
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle traveling in the wrong direction collided with another vehicle

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