John Reed Hopkins Killed, 1 Injured in Van Accident in Bell County, TX
Bell County, TX — February 5, 2026, John Hopkins was killed and one other were injured following a car accident at around 1:24 p.m. on Highway 53.
Investigators said that the accident took place east of Temple in the area of Highway 53 and Little Flock Road.
According to officials, 80-year-old John Reed Hopkins was in a Chevy pickup going northbound through the intersection. A Ford Transit van was going eastbound. At the intersection, the vehicles crossed paths and collided.
John Hopkins reportedly died as a result of the accident. The van driver was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. Additional details about the crash remain unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Following any serious accident, it's important to know what evidence exactly authorities are looking into. It would surprise folks how often authorities merely scratched the surface before considering a matter closed and moving on. That's why a lot of families feel more comfortable when independent investigators look things over. Sometimes, they can simply confirm that authorities have done a good job. Other times, though, their efforts can catch crucial details that authorities missed in the preliminary investigations.
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