Texas

Robert Kernell Killed in Accident at I-20 in Harrison County, TX

Date of Accident
January 21, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Robert Kernell
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Harrison County, TX

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-20 in Harrison County, TX on January 21st, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 1:45 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-350 headed westbound on I-20 is said to have veered from the road, for unconfirmed reasons, before traveling into. nearby ditch. From there, reports say the vehicle struck an embankment at a railroad track, the crash leaving 48-year-old passenger, Robert Kernell, fatally injured. The driver, a 46-year-old Cedar Hill man who was not publicly identified, had serious injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-350
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-350 veered from the road into a ditch

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