Bowie County Authorities Respond to Hit-and-Run Accident, Cass County Investigates Trail Riding Disturbance

Texarkana police and Bowie County sheriff's deputies responded to a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 67, while Cass County is looking into an incident at a weekend trail riding event.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Authorities in Bowie County, Texas responded to a hit-and-run vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 67 early Sunday morning, with the Texas Department of Public Safety leading the investigation. Meanwhile, the Cass County Sheriff's Office is looking into a disturbance that occurred at a trail riding event on Saturday night, though details on that incident remain limited.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run accidents can be challenging to investigate, often leaving victims without closure or compensation. The potential connection between the highway incident and the trail riding event raises questions about any underlying causes or conflicts that may have contributed to the incidents.

The details

Bowie County Sheriff Jeff Neal said deputies responded to the accident around 1 a.m. Sunday, with multiple vehicles involved and some having left the scene. The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation into the hit-and-run. Texarkana Texas Police also responded to provide crowd control at the accident site. Separately, the Cass County Sheriff's Office is looking into a disturbance that occurred at a trail riding event on Saturday night, though details on that incident remain limited as of Sunday.

  • The hit-and-run accident on U.S. Highway 67 occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • The disturbance at the trail riding event in Cass County took place on Saturday night, February 8, 2026.

The players

Jeff Neal

Bowie County Sheriff.

Shawn Vaughn

Texarkana Texas Police Department spokesman.

Larry Rowe

Cass County Sheriff.

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What they’re saying

“We went to help because of the large number of people involved there.”

— Shawn Vaughn, Texarkana Texas Police Department spokesman (texarkanagazette.com)

What’s next

The Cass County Sheriff's Office plans to speak with investigators on Monday to gather more details about the disturbance at the trail riding event.

The takeaway

These incidents highlight the need for improved coordination and communication between law enforcement agencies in the region to effectively respond to and investigate related events that may span multiple jurisdictions.