Couple Killed in East Texas Crash

Couple Killed in East Texas Crash

A multi-vehicle crash in East Texas claimed the life of a Shreveport couple last Thursday.

The accident happened just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of FM-1999 and FM-9 in the area of Karnack.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said 48-year-old Melanie H. Coffman and her boyfriend Richard Phillips, 54, died. The two were on a motorcycle.

Family members said Coffman worked as a nurse at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. She also worked at the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office as a sexual assault nurse examiner.

Preliminary investigations showed that 52-year-old Waskom resident Jeffery Mac Martin was heading north on FM-9 in a 2016 Ford F-150 pickup. His passenger was Lonnie Martin, 53, of Karnack.

As Jeffery Martin was driving, Philips was traveling east on FM-1999 on a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Martin entered the roadway and failed to yield the right of way. As a result, he hit the motorcycle, ejecting both Coffman and Phillips.

Meanwhile, a 2016 Honda Civic driven by 21-year-old Hannah Marter was traveling westbound on FM-1999. That vehicle also hit Coffman and Phillips.

Coffman passed away at the scene. She was taken to Meadowbrook Funeral Home in Marshall. Phillips later passed away from his injuries at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport.

The two people in the Ford were treated and released at the scene while the driver of the Honda was uninjured.

Investigations continue into the crash.

Multi-vehicle accidents often result in both serious injuries and extensive property damage. They can also result in complicated lawsuits as all the parties involved try to establish liability.

Often, these crashes occur because one driver rear-ends another but there can be other contributing factors.

If you suffered injuries in a traffic accident or you lost a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation. A Texas car accident lawyer can provide the advice and representation you need.

Source: https://www.easttexasmatters.com/news/shreveport-nurse-mother-of-2-dies-in-east-texas-crash/

search

our offices

  • Beaumont Office

    215 Orleans St.
    Beaumont, TX 77701

  • Houston Office

    300 Fannin St.
    Suite 300
    Houston, TX 77002

  • Burbank Office

    4111 W. Alameda Avenue
    Suite 611
    Burbank, California 91505

  • Denver Office

    3801 E. Florida Ave.
    Suite 905
    Denver, CO 80210-2500

  • Philadelphia Office

    1500 Walnut Street
    Suite 2000
    Philadelphia, PA 19102

  • Nashville Office

    1102 17th Avenue, South
    Suite 305
    Nashville, TN 37212

FROM THE BLOG

Boeing Finally Settles Lawsuit of Deadly Spanair Crash After 15 Years of Legal Battles

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Boeing Finally Settles Lawsuit of Deadly Spanair Crash After 15 Years of Legal Battles Boeing has finally settled for an undisclosed amount in the lawsuit that resulted from the deaths of 154 passengers and crewmembers in Spain over 15 years ago.  The case was brought against Boeing as the manufacturer of the ill-…

Is A City Housing Authority Entitled to Sovereign Immunity in an Auto Accident?

If you’ve been in an auto accident caused by a Housing Authority driver, and have suffered injuries and economic losses, you have the right to sue the Housing Authority for damages. Will the lawsuit go through or be thrown out of court? Even if they caused the accident, is the City Housing Authority driver protected…

How to Collect Evidence After a Car Accident in Beaumont, TX

The aftermath of any car accident can create a world of confusion and chaos – especially if it is your first time being involved in one. White working with a Beaumont, Texas personal injury lawyer to get the justice you deserve, keep in mind there are several key aspects of evidence after a car accident…