Thomas Richards Jr. Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on US 380 in Throckmorton County

Throckmorton County Crash on US 380 Kills 84-year-old Man

Throckmorton County, Texas (January 29, 2018) – An 84-year-old man was killed in a Saturday morning two-vehicle collision in Throckmorton County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The crash occurred at around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27, on US 380, approximately 7 miles from Throckmorton.
According to DPS, Thomas Sherod Richards Jr., 84, of Throckmorton, was driving eastbound on US 380 when he rear-ended a semi-truck, partially parked at the side of the road. A portion of the left side of the semi-truck was reportedly in the eastbound lane.
Richards Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, Harma Flojuan Richards, 81, was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
No other injuries were reported.
An investigation is ongoing.
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