Marlin, TX (October 18, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on Thursday evening on SH-6 in Marlin, leading to the deaths of two individuals. The incident took place around 7:58 p.m. when the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a crash on Business SH-6 near CR-2885, south of Marlin.
According to the investigation, a Cadillac CTS traveling northbound veered onto the wrong side of the roadway and collided with a Chevrolet Spark. The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 39-year-old Jerry Hocking from Mart, and a passenger in the vehicle were both pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the passenger will be released once the next of kin notification has been completed.
The driver of the Cadillac was transported to Baylor Scott and White in Waco with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is still active and ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this devastating incident.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas
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