Central Texas Youth Dead After 4-Wheeler Crash

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(July 5, 2008) – A 16-year-old Gatesville youth was killed instantly when his 4-wheeler left a rural Coryell County roadway and struck a tree.

Gatesville Fire Chief Billy Vaden told News 10 Dustin L. Weber had been riding his 4-wheeer back and forth along Greenbriar Road and as he climbed a hill near the crossing of Coryell Creek, the youth lost control of the vehicle, left the paved roadway and struck a large tree.

Vaden said Weber was thrown from the 4-wheeler as the crash happened.

It is not known of the youth was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Emergency responders from the fire department and Coryell Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Medical Service were dispatched to the 3800 block of Greenbriar at about 3:40 p.m.

Vaden was first on the scene and he immediately requested a justice of the peace be sent to the crash to make a pronouncement of death.

Coryell County Justice of the Peace Larry McDonald told News 10 he pronounced Weber dead at the scene at 4:08 pm. McDonald did not order an autopsy.

The accident scene is about 4-1/2 miles east of Gatesville.

Funeral arrangements for Weber are pending.

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Posted by: Kaleigh Annr Location: Right here on Jul 1, 2009 at 11:21 PM
hey kid this sunday will be a year. I am babysitting Joey this week cause he is really sick and your mom seems to be taking it ok. I keep waiting for her to come home from work in a tizzy but she is holding up like a trooper. We still can not belive it had to be you but your mom has also taught many people that there was a reason behind it. everytime Joey tells me no or hollers at me i think,,,oh yea it is Dustin all over...landon went to the tree the other day and fell to pieces you need to surround him with your spirit and let him know your here with him. and taylor is coming home this weekend to visit...keep him safe please we are all very concerned about him but we know you and God are keeping a close eye. I hope that your mom can have a good holiday weekend cause i know that is what you would want for her. So let all that loved you feel your spirit this weekend let them see that as long as they keep u alive in there heart it will be ok. we will be thinking about u

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Gatesville TX on Jun 20, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Wow.. Webber, i miss you so much.. Your were such an amazing person! i can't believe that it's almost been a year since you've been gone. I'll see you again some day. It's so hard to believe that something like this would happen, but not a day goes by that i dnt think of you. I love you, Dustin Webber!

Posted by: WALLS FAMILY Location: GATESVILLE on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:48 PM
WE ARE TRUELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A SWEET BOY THAT CAN MAKE US SMILE. ASHLEE AND HIM WERE BEST OF FRIENDS AND WILL BE MISSED BY HER GREATLY. IF THERE IS ANYTHING OUR FAMILY CAN DO FOR YOUR FAMILY PLEASE LET US KNOW.

Posted by: Betty Jo Barnes Location: Kansas City MO on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Annie - I am so sorry about Dustin, I never had a chance to meet either of you but spoke to you often when talking with Henry. I cannot imagine the pain and grief you are feeling, my heart breaks with you. I will be in Hamilton in 2 weeks, I would love to meet and talk with you finally. Call me if you need anything 816-651-6109 or feel free to email me I am always here and available.

Posted by: Susie Location: Central Texas on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:15 AM
My prayers go out to this young man's family and friends!

Posted by: The Munson Family Location: Gatesville, TX on Jul 6, 2008 at 09:44 PM
My family will always remeber Dustin as the young man that he had become. We are so sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers is with Annie, Joe,& family. RIP Dustin Webber.

Posted by: thomas smethers Location: gatesville tx on Jul 6, 2008 at 09:42 PM
man bro i am gonna miss you alot im just glad that ur in a better place. ill see you again one day. rest in peace bro.

Posted by: Audra Tanner Location: belton tx on Jul 6, 2008 at 07:28 PM
dustin was a great friend and was always havin fun there was not a time i was around him when i was not smillin i love that kid and well grealy missed and ill keep everyone in my preyers

Posted by: Lynn Location: Gatesville on Jul 6, 2008 at 06:26 PM
My children were classmates of Dustin's and we are all saddened at this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Posted by: Mark and Melanie O'Brien Location: Fort Polk, LA and FOB Victory on Jul 6, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Mr. Weber your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. "Death Leave a Heartache No One Can Heal; Love Leaves a Memory No One Can Steal"

Posted by: Dianne Location: Gatesville on Jul 6, 2008 at 02:45 PM
HOw tragic...our Prayers go out to his friends and Family..

Posted by: Kaleigh Anne Location: Gatesville TX on Jul 6, 2008 at 01:01 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Dustins Family and Friends. It is hard to believe that our small town has lost yet another yound kid! I looked at the picture i had of me him hailey and taylor in spanish class goofing off...and it was weird to imagine...he had changed so much and to have his life taken from him that soon is a sad thing. Anyways my hope is that we can all pull together once again and be strong, and keep our head held high and remember that Dustin is in a better place and no longer has to deal with the wordly pains...RIP Webber & God Bless Family & Friends!

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