Texas Couple Killed in Crash While Attending Car Event
According to KWTX 10, a Texas couple was identified as the deceased in a car accident as they participated in a car event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Details About the Accident
The accident occurred in Jackson County on October 3rd, 2016. Norris Wayne Burrow, 76, and Janie Kennedy Burrow, 79, were riding in their 1973 Volkswagen, which was modified as a dune buggy. The couple was visiting from Texas.
The accident happened due to another car pulling out into their path.
Their hometown has not been determined yet.
The car event that the Burrows were attending was called the Cruisin’ the Coast event. This event takes place annually for a week, and brings car enthusiasts to town from all over the country.
The accident is still under investigation.
Texas Crash Statistics
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT):
- The 2014 death toll of 3,534 was an increase of 3.70% from the 3,408 deaths recorded in 2013.
- There were 581 people killed in head-on crashes in 2014.
- Based on reportable crashes in 2014: 1 person was killed every 2 hours 29 minutes, 1 person was injured every 2 minutes 13 seconds, and 1 reportable crash occurred every 66 seconds.
- There were no deathless days on Texas roadways in 2014.
