San Angelo Man Killed in Barnhart Head-On Collision on US-67

A head-on collision occurred on October 17 near Barnhart, Texas, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and North First Street, resulting in the death of David Brent Poindexter, 52, of San Angelo. The crash involved a 2008 Mitsubishi Raider driven by Christopher Michael Wheeler, 52, of Boerne, who crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with Poindexter's 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. Poindexter was pronounced dead at the scene, while Wheeler was transported to Shannon Medical Center with serious injuries. Weather and road conditions were reported as clear and dry at the time of the accident. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the San Angelo Texas Highway Patrol are conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash. This tragic incident highlights the dangers of lane departure and the importance of road safety.