Dustin Coston Killed and Ann Rahe Injured in Marion County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 49

Marion County, Texas (January 2, 2022) – One person was killed, and another was injured early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:00 a.m., January 1, on State Highway 49, about 10 miles northwest of Jefferson.

DPS said Phillip Couch, 51, of Cayesville, Georgia, was driving a 2022 Freightliner truck tractor with a trailer westbound while Dustin Coston, 30, of Longview, was driving a 2006 Ford Ranger eastbound.

For an unknown reason, Coston drove on the wrong side of the road and collided with the Freightliner truck.

Coston was pronounced dead at the scene.

Couch was uninjured in the crash. His passenger, Ann Rahe, 37, of Cayesville, Georgia, was taken to a local hospital with incapacitating injuries.

No other details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dustin Coston. We also wish Ann Rahe a quick recovery.

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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