Fatality motorcycle accident reported in Wichita County
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number Injured: 0 Number killed: 1
Date & Time: 04/25/23, 12:15 P.M.
County: Wichita
Location: Intersection of: Business 287 and North Peterson Road
Posted Speed Limit: 60
Vehicle 1:
2022, GMC Yukon, Sports Utility Vehicle
Vehicle 2:
2013, Yamaha, Star – Motorcycle
Driver Vehicle 1:
Wood, Brenda Buckner, 79 years of age, female, of Iowa Park, Texas
Seatbelt: Yes
Injury Information: Uninjured
Driver Vehicle 2: DECEASED
Wilcox, Jerry Don, 64 years of age, male, of Wichita Falls, Texas
Seatbelt: N/A Helmet: Yes
Death Information: Transported to United Regional Hospital, pronounced dead on 4/25/23 at 1:27 P.M. by Dr. Siacunco
Description: Preliminary investigation revealed Vehicle 1 was stopped facing east on Business 287, turning left onto North Peterson Road. Vehicle 2 was traveling west on Business 287 approaching the intersection with North Peterson Road. Driver 1, failed to yield the right of way to Driver 2, turning left into the path of Vehicle 2. Driver 2 attempted to stop but struck Vehicle 1. Driver 2 was transported to the an area hospital with incapacitating injuries and later died in the hospital under a doctor’s care.
Weather Condition: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry
Investigated by: Trooper Amos Deerinwater, Texas Highway Patrol – Wichita Falls
Assisted by: Trooper Justin Burger, Texas Highway Patrol – Archer City
Trooper Trevor Topper, Texas Highway Patrol – Archer City
Trooper Brandon Roberts, Texas Highway Patrol – Wichita Falls