Robert Gerstenkorn Killed and Sherry Gerstenkorn Injured in Johnson County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 2280

Johnson County, Texas (January 2, 2021) – One person was killed, and two others were injured in a head-on collision on New Year’s Eve in Johnson County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 4:00 p.m., December 31, on FM 2280, south of CR 805B.

DPS said Heather Howerton, 40, of Cleburne, was driving a Cadillac XTS SUV southbound while Robert Gerstenkorn, 70, of Arlington, was driving a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup northbound.

For unknown reasons, Howerton veered into the northbound lane and crashed head-on into the Dodge.

The Cadillac stopped in the southbound ditch while the Dodge stopped in the northbound ditch after the crash.

Robert was taken to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where he was pronounced dead. His passenger, Sherry Gerstenkorn, 67, of Arlington, was also taken to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital for treatment.

Howerton was also taken to the hospital for treatment.

The troopers are investigating the crash.

“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 statutes which were violated.

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