Family Killed, Michael Dunn Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision near Guthrie

KING COUNTY, TX (October 26, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Christian Trattles, Ashley Peppers and their son was killed in a 2-vehicle accident on US Highway 82.

Police responded to the scene about five miles west of Guthrie on September 30th.

According to reports, a passenger vehicle was heading west and veered into the eastbound lanes. There, the passenger car eventually struck a truck that was towing a trailer.

For reasons unknown, the car drove into the “improved shoulder of the roadway” and the passenger side tire landed on grass near the road.

DPS later identified the driver of the passenger car as Christian Trattles, 32, and his two passengers as 27-year-old Ashley Peppers and her 3-year-old son. All three victims died at the scene.

Meanwhile, the 42-year-old truck driver, Michael Dunn sustained moderate wounds and was taken to University Medical Center.

Following preliminary duties, weather and road conditions did not seem contributing factors to the collision. Additionally, all of the victims also wore seatbelts.

Once available, further details will be provided.

Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Christian Trattles, Ashley Peppers, and her son who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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