TYLER, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating a two-vehicle Thursday afternoon crash that left two people dead.
It happened on U.S. Highway 69 around 4:30 p.m. in Tyler County. An initial investigation suggests that a 2001 Chevrolet SUV was traveling south when it entered the northbound lanes and struck a 2017 Ford passenger car, according to a DPS release.
Police identified two people who died as a result of the crash. Doyle Cowart, 84, and Kathy Cowart, 81, were in the Ford and were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Chevrolet was taken to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth to be treated for their injuries. It is unclear what charges if any they may face.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From a Texas DPS press release:
TYLER COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigated a fatal crash on U.S. 69, approximately five miles south of Warren, yesterday, December 16, 2021.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 4:47 p.m., a 2001 Chevrolet SUV was traveling south while a 2017 Ford passenger car was traveling north. The Chevrolet failed to drive in a single lane to the left, entering the northbound lane and striking the Ford.
The driver of the Chevrolet was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.
The driver of the Ford, identified as 84-year-old Doyle Cowart of Colmesneil, was pronounced deceased on the scene by a Tyler County Justice of the Peace.
One passenger was in the Ford, identified as 81-year-old Kathy Cowart of Colmesneil. She was pronounced deceased on scene by a Tyler County Justice of the Peace.
The investigation is ongoing, no additional information at this time.
