Keonna R. Horner Killed, Brian L. Coles, Sean Coles and 11-Year-old Injured in Panola County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH-315

Panola County, Texas (April 21, 2020) – A woman was killed, and three other people were injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Panola County, east of Clayton, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash occurred around 3:23 p.m., April 20, on SH-315.

DPS said Keonna R. Horner, 34, of North Little Rock, AR, was driving a 2020 Kia westbound on the highway when she crossed the centerline, for unknown reasons, into oncoming traffic and hit a 2007 Toyota Sequoia driven by Brian L. Coles, 71, of Houston.

Horner was taken to UT Health – Carthage, where she later died.

Brian was taken to UT Health – Carthage, where he was treated and released.

Sean Coles, 39, of Houston and an 11-year-old boy, who were passengers in the Toyota, were taken to UT Health – Carthage in stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Keonna R. Horner.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.