Texas

Ricky Dale Cockrum Injured in Accident at FM 2253 in Bowie County, TX

Published on: February 2, 2022

Date of Accident
January 12, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Ricky Dale Cockrum
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 2253, Texarkana, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have information on a crash that injured a person at FM 2253 in Bowie County, TX on January 12th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 2:50 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 51-year-old McAllen man was headed southbound behind a Nissan Frontier operated by 56-year-old Ricky Dale Cockrum. Investigators allege the McAllen man was looking at traffic behind him when the truck failed to control its speed and collided with the Nissan, which was stopping to making a turn. Cockrum is said to have suffered minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. Records indicate a charge of Failure to Control Speed was issued for the McAllen man and a Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility charge was recommended and/or issued against Cockrum.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Nissan Frontier, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
FM 2253
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer failed to control its speed and collided with a Nissan Frontier

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