TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Panola County Fatal
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 1 Number killed: 2
Date & Time: 12/19/2021 9:54 AM
County: Panola
Location: US 59, approximately 250 feet south of the city of Carthage, TX.
Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph
Vehicle 1: 2008, Dodge Ram towing a trailer.
Vehicle 2: 2021 Mazda CX5
Driver 1:
Jerry Galloway, male, 79 YOA, of Fort Smith, AR.
Transported to UT-Health East Texas – Carthage in stable condition.
Seatbelt: Yes
Driver 2: Deceased
Hunter Wilkes, male, 21 YOA, of Minden, LA.
Transported to UT-Health East Texas – Carthage.
Pronounced by: Hon. Larry Fields
Seatbelt: Yes
Passenger: Deceased
Alexis Wilkes, female, 21, of Minden, LA.
Pronounced by: Hon. Larry Fields
Seatbelt: Yes
Description:
Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 and towed unit were traveling north on US 59 in the left lane. Unit 2 was traveling west on Loop US 59 exit ramp, attempting to turn left onto US 59. Unit 2 entered the intersection and was struck by Unit 1.
Weather Condition: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry
Investigated By: Trooper Chance Commander, DPS Carthage