Texas

William Clarence Dixon Jr, Lori Dianne Courtney Killed in Accident at I-20 in Abilene, TX

Date of Accident
May 9, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
William Clarence Dixon Jr, Lori Dianne Courtney
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Abilene, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-20 in Abilene, TX on May 9th, 2022. Police say the incident happened just after 4 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by 43-year-old Freddie Brown Jr was headed westbound on I-20 when it veered from the road into a center median for unknown reasons. It then struck a GMC pickup operated by 65-year-old William Clarence Dixon Jr. Both Dixon and his passenger, 57-year-old Lori Dianne Courtney, suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Brown was hospitalized in critical condition. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Abilene Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, GMC Pickup truck
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer and GMC Pickup truck collided

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