Following a tragic crash in Bastrop County, Texas, that resulted in the death of a young boy and an adult, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), represented by Sergeant Deon Cockrell, has spoken out, highlighting the challenges faced by officers in such devastating situations. The incident, which has been identified as a deadly hit-and-run, has drawn condolences from across the state, including Senator Ted Cruz, who expressed his prayers for the families impacted and the injured. The DPS is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which also involved 3 Abilene teens.
“It’s difficult,” Sergeant Deon Cockrell with the Texas Department of Public Safety said. “It’s something we actually do for a living, but it’s difficult when you find children this young that are involved in a crash.” FULL STORY: https://t.co/neVeaXCc1j https://t.co/O93XmlGbFz
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash. https://t.co/tY3tH0IGnF
Condolences poured in across the Lone Star State following a crash that left a young boy and an adult dead in Bastrop County. https://t.co/I5pou4m5ln
Utterly horrific. Heidi and I are praying for the families impacted by this terrible accident in Bastrop — and we are praying for God’s tender hands to heal the injured. https://t.co/REfUpFStFJ
UPDATE: DPS speaks out after tragic crash involving 3 Abilene teens https://t.co/xyWVUMn7bi