BROWNWOOD, TX—On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at approximately 6:30pm., Brownwood Police Officer Bryan Greenrock, 42, was fatally injured in a two-vehicle accident on North US Highway 183 near County Road 334 in Brown County.
Officer Greenrock was off-duty at the time of the accident. Officer Greenrock’s 11 year-old son was also in the vehicle and suffered minor injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was flown to a Waco area hospital in serious condition.
Officer Greenrock was born in Brownwood and has served with the Brownwood Police Department since February 7, 2013. He also served with the Coleman Police Department and Brown County Sheriff’s Office.
"It is a sad day for the Brownwood Police Department and the Brownwood community. We ask that you keep Officer Greenrock’s family and the Department family in your thoughts and prayers," Brownwood Police Department's Chief Terry Nichols said.
The accident is being investigated by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
UPDATE: Friday, June 16, 2017 at 12 p.m.
Funeral arrangements have been made for a Brownwood Police Department Officer Bryan Greenrock who was killed in a two-vehicle accident earlier this week.
After investigating the accident, a preliminary (DPS) report states that Greenrock was traveling north down US 183 when he was struck by a truck. The truck had drifted off the road, overcorrected, and then skidded into Greenrock's lane.
Further investigations shows that Greenrock veered out of the way to avoid the oncoming truck; his attempt was uncesseful.
The driver of the truck was flown to a medical center in Waco for incapacitating injuries.
Greenrock was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The funeral service for Greenrock is set for Monday, June 19 at 2 p.m. at the Coggin Avenue Baptist Church in Brownwood. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Heartland Funeral Home in Early, Texas.
For those wanting to donate to the family, a bank account has been established at the Citizens National Bank under Officer Bryan Greenrock's name. Donations are also being accepted at the Brownwood Police Department located at 1050 W Commerce Street, in Brownwood.
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