Verna Harris Killed in Car Accident on Highway 271 near Gilmer in Upshur County
Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred on Highway 271 near Gilmer in Upshur County, Texas.
What Happened: A van allegedly struck a pickup truck from behind.
Participants:
- Verna Harris, driver of pickup truck
- Brendan Durkin, driver of van
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Verna Harris, 49, killed
- Brendan Durkin, 53, injured
Details:
On or about Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, around 5:35 in the evening, an accident between a pickup truck and a van claimed the life of a 49-year-old woman and sent a 53-year-old man to the hospital. Authorities from the area said the accident was reported along Highway 271 just outside Gilmer in Upshur County, Texas.
Investigators said 49-year-old Verna Harris was killed when the pickup truck she was driving was allegedly struck from behind by a van driven by 53-year-old Brendan Durkin. Paramedics transported Harris to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries a short time after the collision. Emergency responders rushed Durkin to a different hospital where he was last reported in stable condition.
According to Google Maps, the scene of the accident is a short distance from Gilmer, which is roughly 125 miles east of downtown Dallas.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident.
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