Larry Wilkerson Obituary, Death – An 80-year-old man from Odem, identified as Larry Wilkerson, tragically lost his life in a two-car crash near Odem on November 27. The accident occurred at approximately 2:22 p.m. on Highway 77, just north of Odem, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Wilkerson was driving southbound on Highway 77 when the collision occurred. A Chevrolet C35 was also traveling southbound in front of him. According to the DPS, Wilkerson allegedly lost control of his vehicle and struck the back of the Chevrolet. Following the impact, his car continued off the road, veering onto the inside shoulder, while the Chevrolet came to a stop on the outside shoulder.
Despite efforts to save him, Wilkerson sustained severe injuries in the crash. He was later pronounced dead by Judge Danny Garza due to life-threatening injuries sustained during the collision.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and no additional details have been provided at this time. Authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the crash, but the case remains under investigation by the DPS.