Texas

Richard Zachary Cole Killed in Accident at Shawnee Rd in Ellis County, TX

Published on: November 12, 2021

Date of Accident
October 6, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Richard Zachary Cole
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

Shawnee Rd, Waxahachie, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities confirmed the death of a driver in connection with a crash at Shawnee Rd in Ellis County, TX on October 6th, 2021. They say it happened around 1:10 a.m. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by 35-year-old Richard Zachary Cole was reportedly headed south bound approaching a right hand curve when the bike continued straight. It then veered across a ditch before colliding with a metal post and the attached guard wire. Cole suffered fatal injuries in the impact. Responding officers allege there was an odor of alcohol coming from Cole's person at the scene. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
Road/Highway
Shawnee Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle lost control at a curve in the road and veered across a ditch into a metal post where a wire fence struck the driver

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