One Driver is Killed, Another Injured in Crash on FM 371 by George Hardcastle in Cooke County

Police have charged George Hardcastle with Criminally Negligent Homicide for his involvement in a crash that led to the death of Lisa Sandmann.  The crash report indicates that it happened on October 12, 2022 on FM 371 and CR 138 in rural Cooke County when a white Hyundai driven by 54-year-old Lisa Sandmann stopped to make a left turn onto CR 138.  While waiting to turn left, she was struck from behind by a silver Chevy Silverado driven by 87-year-old George Hardcastle. The impact from the collision pushed the Hyundai into the northbound travel lane of FM 371 into the path of a Ford F550 driven by Michael Bayer.  Ms. Sandmann was transported to the North Texas Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.  Mr. Hardcastle suffered injuries but was not transported.  Officers have charged Mr. Hardcastle with Criminally Negligent Homicide for his involvement in the accident.