10/19/2025
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2
Number of Injured: 1 Number killed: 1
Date & Time: 10/17/2025, 4:34 P.M.
County: Irion
Location: U.S. 67 and North 1st Street in Barnhart, TX
Vehicle 1: 2008, Mitsubishi Raider
Vehicle 2: 2003, Chevrolet Silverado
Driver- Vehicle 1:
Name: Wheeler, Christopher Michael, 52 YOA, of Bourne, TX
Transported to Shannon Medical Center with serios injuries.
Driver- Vehicle 2: Deceased
Name: Poindexter, David Brent, 52 YOA, of San Angelo, TX
Pronounced by: J.P. Donna Smith
Description:
Preliminary Investigation indicates Vehicle #1 was traveling westbound on US-67 and leaving Barnhart. Vehicle #2 was traveling eastbound on US-67 entering Barnhart. Vehicle #1 crossed over into the eastbound lane and struck Vehicle #2 head on.
Weather Condition: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry
Investigated By: Trooper Reyes, San Angelo, Texas Highway Patrol