Matthew Charles Killed and Debra Askew Hallman Seriously Injured in Rains County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH-276

Rains County, Texas (March 29, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Rains County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. March 28, on SH 276, west of Emory.

DPS said Matthew Charles Harkins, 41, of Garland, was driving a 2017 Nissan Versa eastbound on the highway when, for unknown reasons, he crossed over the center stripe and struck a westbound 1995 Ford F-150 driven by Debra Askew Hallman, 66, of Quinlan.

Harkins was declared dead at the scene.

Hallman was taken to Christus Trinity Mother Francis – Sulphur Springs in serious condition.

The DPS is investigating the crash.             

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Matthew Charles Harkins. We also wish Debra Askew Hallman a quick recovery.

“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.