Texas

William Gray Killed in Accident at US 287 near Amarillo, TX

Published on: May 2, 2023

Date of Accident
April 30, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
William Gray
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 287, Amarillo, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at US 287 near Amarillo, TX on April 30th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 5:25 a.m. According to investigators, a Kia Spectra, allegedly headed in the wrong direction, collided with a tractor-trailer head-on. Following the collision, the Kia veered into a median before overturning. The bribed of the Kia, identified as 22-year-old William Gray, was killed in the crash. The driver of the tractor-trailer, identified as 54-year-old Deandre Cooper, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information has not been made available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Amarillo Police
Vehicles Involved
Kia Spectra, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kia Spectra and a Tractor-Trailer were involved in a crash

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