The Abilene community is mourning the loss of 64-year-old Jesse Lee Turner, who passed away Monday evening following a serious car crash at the intersection of Old Anson Road and West Overland Trail. According to the Abilene Police Department, Turner was driving north on Old Anson Road when his vehicle veered into the southbound lanes and collided with an oncoming car.
Despite efforts to save him, Jesse later succumbed to the injuries he sustained during the crash. The driver of the other vehicle suffered only minor injuries, according to police. Authorities also noted that intoxication does not appear to have played a role in the incident.
As investigators work to determine what caused Jesse’s vehicle to leave its lane, family, friends, and neighbors are left grieving an unexpected and painful loss. Jesse is remembered as a steady, familiar presence in Abilene—a man whose life touched many and whose absence will be deeply felt.
The crash remains under investigation.
May Jesse Lee Turner rest peacefully, and may his loved ones find comfort during this difficult time.
