Donnie Edward Ryder Killed in Knox County Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 82 at SH 6

Knox County, Texas (February 2, 2021) – A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Knox County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 6:25 a.m., February 1, on U.S. Highway 82 at State Highway 6.

DPS said Donnie Edward Ryder, 79, of Benjamin, was stopped in his 2011 Chevrolet Malibu at State Highway 6 when he pulled into the path of a 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was traveling westbound on U.S. 82.

The Malibu struck the left side of the tractor-trailer.

Ryder was taken to Knox County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The tractor-trailer driver, Derek T. Williams, 37, of Longview, was uninjured in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

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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