Herbert "Cowboy" Coward, known for his role in Deliverance, tragically died in a car crash at 85.
The collision occurred in Haywood County, North Carolina
The crash happened when Cowboy was turning onto the highway and was hit by an oncoming truck driven by a 16-year-old.
Both Cowboy and his girlfriend, Bertha Brooks killed due to collision.
Authorities reported that neither Cowboy nor Brooks were wearing seatbelts
The tragic car crash marks the end of Cowboy's unique and impactful career in the film industry.
In 2018, the late Burt Reynolds revealed recommending Cowboy for his role as the Toothless Man in Deliverance.
The accident took the lives of both Cowboy and Bertha Brooks, adding to the sorrow of losing the iconic actor.
The collision was a devastating event in Haywood County