Robert Cook, Kirk Waterman Injured in Head-On Crash on Business U.S. 380 in Decatur

Robert Cook and Kirk Waterman ID’d as Men Injured in Decatur Crash on Business U.S. 380

Decatur, Texas (May 14, 2018) – The two people who were injured in a head-on collision on Wednesday evening in Decatur have been identified by the Decatur Police Department.
The two-vehicle crash happened at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 on Business U.S. 380.
According to the police, a Toyota Sequoia driven by Kirk Waterman, 53, was heading westbound on Business U.S. 380 when he crossed into the eastbound lane of traffic and collided head-on with a Chevrolet truck, driven by Robert Cook, 52.
Police said eye-witnesses stated that Waterman was speeding and swerving moments before the collision.
Waterman was airlifted to by PHI to Medical City Denton with critical injuries. Cook was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
There were no passengers in either vehicle.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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