TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Cooke County Fatality Crash 03/15/23

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1             Number of Injured: 0                   Number killed: 1

Date & Time: 03/15/23 4:16 AM

County: Anderson

Location: I.H. 35, in the city limits of Gainesville

Posted Speed Limit: 75 mph 

Vehicle 1: 2022 Kenworth T860 towing a semi-trailer

Driver 1: 

Omar Serna, male, 47 YOA of Mesquite, TX

Seatbelt: Yes

Pedestrian 1: DECEASED

Ozie Beason, male, 38 YOA of Gainesville, TX

Pronounced by Justice of the Peace J. Henry on scene

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates that vehicle 1 was traveling north on I.H. 35 in Gainesville, Texas. Pedestrian 1 attempted to cross the highway in the path of vehicle 1. This is a ongoing investigation and no more information is available.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper Chris Glass, Cooke County DPS 

A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days. Link: https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/crashReportSearch.htm