Corsicana Daily Sun, Corsicana, Texas

Latest News

September 21, 2008

Kerens man dies in accident

Driver not wearing seat belt, report says

From Staff Reports



A Kerens man was killed early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle accident on FM 2859 just north of Eureka.

Ronald Earl Crowder was driving his 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck east on FM 2859 at approximately 2:55 a.m. Sunday when the fatal accident occurred.

According to a report from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Crowder’s pickup left the south side of the roadway, overcorrected and re-entered roadway, they left the roadway on the north side of FM 2859. Crowder’s truck then crossed a private driveway, and then overcorrected again in an attempt to re-enter the roadway. The truck then slid through a bar ditch and rolled over several times before coming to a rest on its top.

The report said Crowder, who was not wearing a seat belt, was partially ejected from the vehicle in the accident.

The accident was investigated by Trooper Casey Crocker of the Department of Public Safety office in Corsicana. He was assisted at the scene by Trooper Matt McGinnis, Navarro County Sheriff’s deputies, the Corsicana Fire Department and the Eureka Volunteer Fire Department.

Text Only
Latest News
  • 2-9 CPA.jpg Calling all recruits

    The Corsicana Police Department is once again opening the doors for the Citizens Police Academy, with classes starting March 22.

    February 8, 2012 1 Photo

  • Dance hall appeal denied

    An appeal to the Corsicana City Council to overturn the denial of a dance hall permit on Roane Road was voted down by the council at its Tuesday meeting.

    February 8, 2012

  • 2-9 Horse.jpg Animals seized near Cayuga

    Anderson County sheriff’s authorities say criminal charges could be forthcoming following Friday’s seizure of six horses and four donkeys from property near Cayuga.

    February 8, 2012 2 Photos

  • Super Bowl measles alert issued

    Fans who attended Super Bowl Week here may have been exposed to the measles virus as well as fooball festivities.

    February 8, 2012

  • Local Beat for 2/9/12

    A listing of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County.

    February 8, 2012

  • 2-8 Stop.jpg Stop! That's what it says ...

    A 'Stop' sign replaces the 'Yield' sign at the intersection of Collin Street and North 12th Street.

    February 8, 2012 1 Photo

  • Boehner: Congress to overturn birth control policy

    House Speaker John Boehner accused the Obama administration Wednesday of an "unambiguous attack on religious freedom," promising that Congress will reverse a new policy requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with free birth control if the president doesn't.

    February 8, 2012

  • view-from-lobby.jpg 10 most romantic hotels in the U.S.

    Valentine’s Day will be here soon, and a romantic getaway may be just what the heart needs. TripAdvisor has released its list of the 10 most romantic hotels in the country, based on travelers’ reviews about the beautiful scenery, friendly staffs and romantic amenities like hot tubs and fireplaces.

    February 8, 2012 1 Photo

  • 2-8 lady welder flamingo.jpg ‘That lady welder’

    Diane Billingsley first fell in love with metal working as a 7-year-old when her parents took her to see a blacksmith’s shop.

    February 8, 2012 2 Photos

  • Senate map takes spotlight in redistricting case

    A single state Senate district is taking the spotlight in the ongoing Texas redistricting clash that has reached even the U.S. Supreme Court.

    February 8, 2012

Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
AP Video
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout Video of Ga. Man Who Killed Girl Released Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9 Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House' Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo. Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Twitter Updates
Follow me on Twitter