Jacob Casson Cooper Killed in Rains County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 19

Rains County, Texas (March 3, 2021) – A man was killed in a head-on collision Monday morning in Rains County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 8:00 a.m., March 1, on State Highway 19, just south of Emory.

According to a preliminary investigation, Jose Manuel Rico, of Scurry, was driving a 2018 Peterbilt truck-tractor towing a semi-trailer northbound while Jacob Casson Cooper, 20, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet 1500 southbound.

Cooper lost control of his vehicle and traveled into the northbound lane where the Peterbilt crashed head-on into the Chevrolet.

Cooper was pronounced at the scene.

The authorities are 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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