Coletyn R. King Killed in Borden County Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 180

Borden County, Texas (November 10, 2020) – One person was killed, and two others were injured in a head-on collision Thursday morning in Borden County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:52 a.m., November 5, on U.S. Highway 180, ten miles east of Gail.

DPS said a Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on the highway when it crossed the center stripe and crashed head-on into a westbound 18-wheeler.

The Dodge driver, Coletyn R. King, 22, of Hermleigh, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. His passenger was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 18-wheeler driver also sustained injuries in the crash.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Coletyn R. King. We also wish the injured victims quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.