Billy Hurt Killed, Jerry Myers Injured in Racetrack Accident in Kennedale, TX

Basic Facts

Crash date: 3-14-2026

Crash location: Kennedale Speedway Park, Kennedale, TX

People involved:

• Billy Hurt
• Jerry Myers
• Marcus Thomas

Do Authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges?: Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown

Accident Report

March 14, 2026, Billy Hurt was killed and Jerry Myers was injured following a racetrack accident around 9:00 p.m. at Kennedale Speedway Park.

Initial details about the accident say it happened at 6737 Hudson Village Creek Road during the Last Chance Showdown. Reports say that Marcus Thomas was a racer in a sprint car that crashed. Following this, emergency crews drove out onto the track to render aid. Billy Hurt and Jerry Myers were among the response teams. Somehow, two emergency vehicles collided, ejecting both Billy Hurt and Jerry Myers.

Due to the accident, Billy Hurt was killed. Jerry Myers sustained serious injuries. Marcus Thomas apparently was not seriously hurt. At this time, additional details are unavailable.

How Did This Accident Occur?

This is the exact question I can’t get out of my head, but perhaps in a different way than people may think. Obviously, it’s important to know what physically happened in the accident. But there’s also the matter of understanding what events led up to the collision which didn’t lead to accidents in the past. From what I’ve read online, the victim killed in the accident was an experienced member of the crew and has been involved with racing for decades. In my experience, people with that much experience generally aren’t involved in accidents unless something highly unusual occurs.

Were there any witnesses who can share what they saw in the comments?