TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal Accident

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2               Number of Injured: 0                     Number killed: 1

Date & Time: 12/07/2021  11:05 AM

County: Smith

Location: Hwy 135, in the city of Overton, TX

Posted Speed Limit: 50 mph

Vehicle 1:  2021, Ford, F-150

Vehicle 2:  2015, Nissan, Altima

Driver 1: 

Richard P. Allen, male, 70 YOA, of Arp, TX.

Transported to UT-Health East Texas – Tyler in serious condition.

Seatbelt: Yes

Driver 2: Deceased 

Tammy L. Young, female, 55 YOA, of Troup, TX.

Pronounced by: J.P. Meredith, at the scene.

Seatbelt: Yes

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates vehicle 1 was northbound on Hwy 135. Vehicle 2 was southbound on Hwy 135. Vehicle 2 crossed over the center line and struck vehicle 1 head-on.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper Chad Skidmore,  DPS Tyler