Tommy Moorehead III: Victim of Fatal Van Alstyne Crash on May 17, 2025
On May 17, 2025, a head-on collision occurred on FM-3133, just west of Jim Cannon Road in Van Alstyne, Texas, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The victims were identified as Tommy Moorehead III, 41, of Leonard, Texas, and his two young children, ages 4 and 6. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash was caused by a vehicle attempting to pass in a no-passing zone, leading to the fatal impact. The driver of the other vehicle, Rocky Patterson, 63, of Rowlett, Texas, was arrested and charged with three counts of manslaughter, a second-degree felony. Patterson was initially transported to Baylor Scott & White in McKinney with serious injuries before being booked into the Grayson County Jail, where he remains on a $3 million bond as of May 19, 2025.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence regarding the circumstances that led to the tragedy. A GoFundMe page has been established to support the affected family during this difficult time. The community has expressed its condolences, and the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with reckless driving behaviors.
