John Poore Injured In Wichita Falls, TX Accident

Tragic accident that occurred on May 14 in Wichita Falls, Texas. John Poore was seriously injured in a multiple-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer along U.S. Highway 287. A 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV was involved in an earlier crash and was disabled in the northbound lanes. A 2001 Chevrolet Suburban arrived to help the driver and passenger of the Tahoe. Troopers said a tractor-trailer moved to the left lane to make room. However, the driver failed to see the disabled Tahoe in the left lane and collided with it and the Suburban. The driver and passenger in the Tahoe were ejected from the vehicle. The truck driver John Evan Poore sustained incapacitating injuries and was transported to United Regional. DPS continues to investigate the collision. We send our thoughts and prayers to the victim.