Texas

Roy Lewis Woods Killed in Accident at FM 279 in Van Zandt County, TX

Published on: September 29, 2023

Date of Accident
September 16, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Roy Lewis Woods
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM279, Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at FM 279 in Van Zandt County, TX on September 25th, 2023. Police say the incident happened between a motorcycle headed westbound and a truck in an eastbound lane. The vehicles were involved in a collision that occurred under unconfirmed circumstances. Police say the motorcyclist, identified as 58-year-old Roy Lewis Woods, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The driver of the truck, identified as 63-year-old Karla Kay Coyle, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Motorcycle, Truck
Road/Highway
FM 279
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Motorcycle and a Truck were involved in a crash

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