Vehicle Burglaries And Thefts End In 3 Crashes, 1 Arrest, 1 Reported Fatality
Friday, Nov. 13 has been a busy one for local law enforcement. In a three hour span early this morning, local officials responded to what is believed to be a crime spree involving 3 stolen vehicles and several vehicle burglaries ended in 3 crashes, 1 arrest and one reported fatality, according to law enforcement reports. SWEATMAN,SUNNY LEA The activity began around 1:02 a.m. Friday with a report of a suspicious vehicle, possibly...
SUV Driver In Fatal Crash Accused Of Manslaughter
Warrants have been issued for the driver of a SUV involved in a collision with a truck-tractor trailer on Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs. The collision resulted in the death of two young boys on May 24, 2020. The SUV driver in the fatal crash is accused of manslaughter, but has yet to be arrested on the charges. Below is the news released issued July 15 by SSPD regarding the case: Lidavin ZMonteal Truitt At approximately 5 a.m. on...
Passenger In A Vehicle Involved In Fatal Crash Jailed On Unrelated Warrant
Sulphur Springs Police arrested a 42-year-old Minnesota man on an outstanding Bexar County warrant Sunday morning. The Minneapolis man was reportedly a passenger in a vehicle involved in the fatal crash on Interstate 30 early Sunday, according to police reports. Victor Hampton (HCSO jail photo) An officer contacted the 42-year-old Minneapolis man at a Gilmer Street business around 7 a.m. May 24, about the a major crash, according to...
I-30 Crash Resulted In 2 Fatalities Sunday Morning
Any Eyewitnesses Who May Have Information Asked To Contact Police May 24, 2020 – An I-30 crash resulted in 2 fatalities early Sunday morning, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson. A small sport utility vehicle and an 18-wheeler were traveling east on Interstate 30 near mile marker 124, in the area of Jack in the Box, when the 18-wheeler rear-ended the SUV causing the SUV to catch on fire and the 18-wheeler...
Children Injured In Fatal Crash Reportedly Improving
The medical conditions of the two children seriously injured in the crash which killed their mothers late Friday, Oct. 4 in Van Zandt County have improved, according to family reports. Cousins Jacob Reed and Kaycee Ivey were flown from the crash site to Children’s Medical Center for treatment of critical injuries sustained in the crash. Jacob, 9, is the son of Sandy Reed, who died in the crash, and Brian Reed. Kaycee,14, is the...
Condition Of Children In Fatal Crash Reportedly ‘Much Improved’
DPS: Crash Resulted From Pickup Swerving Into Opposite Lane, Striking 2 Vehicles Several fundraisers were held over the weekend and more are planned to assist the families of Sandy Cavanaugh Reed and Keesha Gibbs Ivey, who were killed in a three-vehicle crash while returning home from the football game versus Forney late Friday night. Crash information According to Texas Department of Public Safety reports, a vehicle swerving into the...
Identity Of Deceased Released From Wednesday’s Fatal Crash
Hamilton Green, 57, of Sulphur Springs was confirmed as the deceased from the vehicle crash at Broadway and Wildcat Way Wednesday morning. The other occupant of the vehicle, a 49 year old Sulphur Springs woman, remains in the hospital in stable condition. The investigation into the crash, which involved a sport utility vehichle and an 18-wheeler is ongoing. According to Sulphur Springs Police Interim Chief Jason Ricketson, authorities...
TxDOT’S Push to End 23 Years of Fatalities on Texas Roads
Roadway crashes have claimed at least one life every day for more than 20 years AUSTIN – It almost happened. The long and heartbreaking 23-year streak of daily deaths on Texas highways almost ended. Almost. On one day in February, Texas experienced a single traffic fatality – well below the average of 12 roadway deaths that occur daily on roadways statewide. While fewer fatalities is worth noting, the sad fact remains that the...
Delta County Sheriff’s Searching For Car And Driver Involved In Fatal Hit-And-Run
June 6, 2023- The Delta County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a car and driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on the morning of Monday, June 5. The Sheriff’s office has stated that the incident occurred just after 3:30 am in the 1800 block of FM 1532, west of Antioch. One person was, unfortunately found deceased at the scene. It was determined that the vehicle that struck the victim did not stop and left the scene. Sheriffs...
More People are Dying in Motorcycle Crashes in Texas
AUSTIN – As motorcycle fatalities continue to rise and the spring weather draws more riders to Texas roadways, TxDOT is urging drivers to look twice and be considerate on the road around motorcycle riders. Amy Jo Miller was enjoying a ride on the back of her boyfriend’s motorcycle in Bell County when an inattentive driver turned left in front of them, hitting the bike and throwing her across the road. Seconds...
