Mary Cooper, Janet Carter and 16-Year-Old Boy Killed in Powderly Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 2648 at US 271

Powderly, Texas (July 25, 2023) – Three people were killed Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash south of Powderly, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 10:55 a.m., July 21, at the intersection of FM 2648 and US 271.

Authorities said Clarence Fowler, of Valiant, Oklahoma, was driving a 2000 Peterbilt hauling a trailer westbound on the highway when he failed to yield to an SUV that was heading southbound on US 271.

The Highlander had the right of way at the intersection and went under the trailer.

The Highlander driver, Mary K Cooper of Hugo, Oklahoma, along with her passengers, Janet K Carter of Durant, Okla., and a 16-year-old boy, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Fowler was uninjured in the crash.

The TDPS is investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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