Jerry Cozart Jr. Obituary, Death: Authorities identify man killed in Highway 68 crash.
Jerry Cozart Jr. Obituary, Death – A fatal accident on Highway 68 between Collinsville and Sandrock has claimed the life of a local man. Authorities have identified the victim as 47-year-old Jerry Cozart Jr.
Crash Details
The accident occurred Monday morning when Cozart’s truck veered across the center line of the highway. As a result, his vehicle collided head-on with a dump truck near the old armory building, just above Collinsville Trade Day.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but Cozart was pronounced dead on-site. No other injuries were reported in the crash.
Investigation Ongoing
Officials have not released further details regarding what may have caused Cozart’s truck to cross into oncoming traffic. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
As the community mourns the loss, officials urge drivers to exercise caution on the road. Further updates may be provided as the investigation progresses.
