John Looney Killed in Leon County Two-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 79

Leon County, Texas (October 5, 2023) – One person was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Leon County, according to the troopers.

The fatal crash happened around 5:30 a.m., October 4, on US Highway 79 west of Oakwood.

Troopers said a 2001 Peterbilt 18-wheeler was traveling southwest at an unsafe speed for the wet roadway conditions, when it jack-knifed into the northeast lanes, and struck a 1997 Chevrolet pickup which was traveling northeast.

The Chevrolet, John Looney, 52, of Buffalo, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 18-wheeler driver was uninjured in the crash.

The Texas DPS troopers are investigating the crash.

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