TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Parker County Fatal Crash 05-04-23
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 1
Date & Time: 05/04/23 5:45 PM
County: Parker
Location: State Highway 199, 4 miles east of Springtown
Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph
Vehicle 1: 2000 Suzuki Colt
Driver 1: Deceased
Kenneth Clay Ard, male, 61 YOA of Springtown, TX.
Pronounced by: J. Trest on scene.
Description:
Preliminary investigation indicates that vehicle 1 was traveling west on State Highway 199. The rider failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and struck a fence. The investigation is ongoing
Weather Condition: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry
Investigated By: Trooper Samuel Nix, Parker 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
Sergeant William Lockridge
Texas Department of Public Safety