Derrick Coleman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 6 in Grimes County

Derrick Coleman Killed in Grimes County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 6 at FM 2

Derrick Coleman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 6 in Grimes County

Grimes County, Texas – A Somerville man was killed Tuesday morning after his car collided with an unmarked Hempstead Police Department Vehicle in Grimes County, according to the Texas DPS.

The deadly accident happened on June 18, on State Highway 6 at FM 2.

DPS said a 2018 Mercedes Benz SUV turned right onto SH 6 from FM 2, attempted to change lanes, and struck a 2024 Dodge Ram 1500, an unmarked police vehicle.

The Mercedes then left the roadway into the center median and overturned.

The driver of the Mercedes, Derrick Coleman, 48, of Somerville, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Dodge driver was uninjured in the crash.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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