Funeral Honors North Texas Deputy Fire Chief Austin Cooley Killed in Wrong-Way Crash

Honoring a Dedicated Public Servant

• 💔 The North Texas community gathered to honor Austin Cooley, a deputy fire chief who dedicated his life to serving others.
• 😔 Cooley was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash while driving home from work early on December 8th.

Details of the Fatal Collision

• 🚗 According to Texas DPS, Cooley's car crossed into oncoming traffic on Texas 34 near Greenville, colliding with a truck.
• ⚠️ Cooley died at the scene, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Cooley's Career and Service

• 🎓 Cooley graduated from Rock Wall Heath High School in 2017, completed fire and EMS training, and attended the Colin County College Police Academy.
• 🛡️ He served with the Hunt County Sheriff's Office, the city of Fate, and the city of Kaufman.
• 🚒 At the time of his death, he held dual roles as Deputy Fire Chief with South Hunt County Fire Rescue and with the Kaufman Police Department.
• 🌟 His extensive service demonstrated a life dedicated to serving others in his 26-27 years.

Legacy and Family

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Cooley leaves behind a wife and a three-month-old daughter.
• 🫂 He is also mourned by many colleagues, families, and friends who attended his funeral and escorted him to his burial site.