Brenda Coker and Tracy Coker Killed in Hopkins County Three-Vehicle Crash on SH 154

Hopkins County, Texas (June 15, 2021) – Two people were killed, and two others were injured Saturday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Hopkins County, according to the troopers.

The fatal crash happened around 5:52 p.m., June 12, on State Highway 154, about four and a half miles south of Sulphur Springs.

Troopers said Brenda Mowat Coker, 73, of Pickton, was driving a 2019 Lincoln SUV northbound while Brandon Brown, 34, of Sulphur Springs, was driving a 2013 Dodge Challenger behind the Lincoln.

Brown failed to control his speed and crashed into the Lincoln.

The force of the impact caused the Lincoln to leave the roadway and crash into several trees before hitting a southbound 2014 Dodge Ram driven by Jimmy Young Sr., 73, of Fort Worth.

Brenda and her passenger, Tracy Coker, 79, of Pickton, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Brown and Young were taken to a local hospital with non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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