George Baker Killed in Bowie Two-Vehicle Crash on US 287 at FM 174

Bowie, Texas (April 3, 2021) – According to the Texas DPS, an Oklahoma man was killed in a head-on collision on Thursday in Bowie.

The fatal crash happened on April 1, on the US 287 Service Road at the intersection of FM 174.

DPS said a pickup truck was traveling northbound on the service road while a semi-truck was traveling southbound.

The semi-truck attempted to turn left onto the entrance ramp to southbound US 287, and the pickup failed to yield the right way and drove into the path of the semi-truck, resulting in a head-on collision.

The pickup driver, George Baker, 72, of Stroud, Oklahoma, was pronounced dead at the scene. His female passenger was airlifted to John Peter Smith Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The semi-truck driver, Barry White of Electra, was uninjured in 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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