Cory Campbell and Madison Acker Killed in FM 709 Vehicle Crash [Corsicana, TX]

Corsicana, TX (June 24, 2023) – At about 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, Cory Campbell, 14, Madison Acker, 16, and  Jeremy Price, 35, were killed in an FM 709 vehicle crash.

Similarly, Price, the driver who is not related to the kids was not wearing his seatbelt either.

Moreover, another teen who was wearing a seatbelt is recovering from injuries.

Officers said that the driver of a northbound Ford Mustang lost control, veered off into the ditch, and struck a culvert. The vehicle flew in the air where it rolled multiple times and slammed into a power pole. 

Moreover, according to Texas DPS, Campbell and his cousin, Acker, were both ejected out of the backseat of the Mustang and both died in the accident.

Price was also ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead. He was also not wearing his seatbelt. 

The 15-year-old boy in the passenger seat was the only one wearing his seatbelt and survived the accident. He is Cory’s half-brother. He is at Children’s Medical in Dallas. Officers said that he was able to talk after the accident. He is suffering from multiple broken bones. 

Moreover, the authorities say speed is a factor in the FM 709 vehicle crash and part of the ongoing investigation, and a toxicology report will be done on the driver. 

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the bereaved Cory Campbell, Madison Acker, and Jeremy Price. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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