Texas

Ryan Hampton Injured in Accident at US 380 in Princeton, TX

Published on: September 13, 2021

Date of Accident
August 14, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Ryan Hampton
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

U.S. 380, Princeton, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 380 in Princeton, TX on August 14th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 6:22 p.m. Investigators say a Dodge Ram 1500 operated by 45-year-old Stephen Cooke was being pursued by police when it made a turn onto County Road 490, striking a Subaru Crosstrek waiting at the stop sign. The Crosstrek driver, 48-year-old Ryan Hampton, was seriously injured when the vehicle was pushed from the road in the collision into a drainage ditch. The Dodge left the scene and was later located by police. Cooke was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Accident Involving Serious Bodily Injury.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram 1500, Subaru Crosstrek
Road/Highway
US 380
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram 1500 fleeing from police made a turn, struck a Subaru Crosstrek stopped at a stop sign, pushing the Crosstrek from the road before fleeing the scene

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