Cynthia Whitaker Killed in Hunt County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 69 near Lone Oak

Hunt County, Texas (January 23, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a head-on collision Thursday evening in Hunt County, according to the Texas DPS.

The deadly crash happened around 6:45 p.m., January 21, in the 6300 block of Highway 69 near Lone Oak.

DPS said Cynthia Whitaker of Lone Oak was driving a Toyota Corolla northbound on the highway when she veered into the southbound lane and crashed head-on into a Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Greg Bostick of Point.

Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bostick was taken to the Hunt Regional Medical Center of Greenville with non-life-threatening injuries.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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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