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    Christopher Cooksey Killed in Dump Truck Accident near Bridge City in Orange County

    Published on: Mar 8, 2021 | By Chuck Innocent Tags: #Bridge City #Dump truck #fatal accident #Orange County #Texas #Texas Department of Public Safety

    Quick Facts:

    Where: The accident occurred on FM 408 near Bridge City in Orange County, Texas.

    What Happened: A car allegedly veered over the center line and struck a dump truck.

    Participants:

    • Christopher Cooksey, driver of Honda
    • Driver of dump truck

    Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

    • Christopher Cooksey, 29, killed
    • Child passenger in Honda, injured

    Details:

    On or about Friday, March 5th, 2021, around 8:15 in the morning, an accident between a car and a dump truck claimed the life of a 29-year-old Orange man. Department of Public Safety Troopers said the accident happened along FM 408 near FM 105 near Bridge City in Orange County, Texas.

    Texas DPS said 29-year-old Christopher Cooksey was killed when his car allegedly veered over the center line from the southbound lanes and struck a northbound dump truck. Paramedics pronounced Cooksey dead of his injuries at the scene of the accident. A child in the Honda was taken to the hospital as a precaution. No other injuries were reported.

    According to Google Maps, the accident happened just outside Bridge City, which is situated a short distance from the Louisiana state line.

    Police hope to release more information at a later date.

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