Christopher Kresge Killed in Cooke County Two-Vehicle Crash on CR 426

Cooke County, Texas (January 31, 2022) – One person was killed early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Cooke County, according to the troopers.

The fatal crash happened just after 4:00 a.m., January 30, on County Road 426, north of Muenster.

Troopers said Christopher Kresge, 21, of Muenster, was driving eastbound while a juvenile was driving westbound. The vehicles collided near the center of the road.

Kresge’s vehicle caught fire after the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The juvenile was taken to Medical City Plano with serious injuries.

No other details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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