The retired Dallas Morning News Reporter Wayne Slater was killed in a Texas car accident on Monday. What happened?
Slater was a retired Dallas Morning News bureau chief and former political reporter. He co-authored two books on George W. Bush and adviser Karl Rove.
He joined the Dallas Morning News in 1985 after a decade long as a reporter for the Associated Press. After serving as their Austin bureau chief, Wayne retired from the Dallas Morning News in 2014.
Texas: Wayne Slater Car Accident Death, What Happened?
Wayne Slater died in a Texas car accident on December 20, 2021. The fatal incident occurred in William County on Monday morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.
Slater was driving a Mazda CX-3 when he sheered into the way of an oncoming Ford F-150 truck. The other driver tried to avoid the car, but was unsuccessful and suffered minor injuries, reports The New York Post.
Wayne’s fans, followers, and colleagues are very saddened by the news of his death.
The 43rd President, George W. Bush, released a statement where he said, Wayne was an insightful and hard-working reporter. He knew Texas politics and contributed to his field a lot.
One of his colleagues, Christy Hope, revealed that Slater was a whirling and dervish man who brought energy into his work and writing.
Wayne’s books, “The Architect: Karl Rove and the Dream of Absolute Power” and “Bush’s Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential,” were a massive hit.
Is Wayne Slater On Wikipedia? Age Revealed
Wayne Slater is not on Wikipedia. However, one can read about the retired Dallas Morning News Reporter on a couple of Wiki-bio pages.
After retirement, Wayne worked at the University of Texas, Austin, as an adjunct professor of public affairs. He focused on religion and politics at the university.
Wayne’s age was 74 years during his death, reports The Dallas Morning News.
At the Morning News, Wayne was known for his fair coverage of Bush ad Ann Richards during their tenures as Texas Governer. Throughout his career, he appeared on national media programs such as NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
Who Is Wayne Slater Wife?
Wayne Slater’s wife, Dianne, had always supported him throughout his career. The couple has a son, Todd Slater.
Slater had three loving grandchildren. He lived in Florence, Texas, with his wife, son, and family.
The funeral arrangements and services as still pending and will be announced shortly.