TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Van Zandt County Fatal

By Editor | January 11, 2022 |

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

Date & Time: 1/10/2022 4:15 PM

County: Van Zandt

Location: SH 64, approximately eight miles east of Ben Wheeler, TX.

Posted Speed Limit: 70 mph

Vehicle 1: 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV

Vehicle 2: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage

Driver 1:

Mary L. Robinson, female, 71 YOA, of Canton, TX.

Transported to: Christus Trinity Mother Francis Hospital – Tyler in stable condition.

Seatbelt: Yes

Driver 2: Deceased

Toni L. Powell, female, 42 YOA, of Fruitvale, TX.

Seatbelt: Yes

Pronounced by: Judge Scott Shinn, at the scene.

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 2 west bound SH 64 stopped due to a school bus ahead, off-loading students. Unit 1 failed to control its speed and struck Unit 2. Driver of unit 1 claimed the sun was causing her to have limited visibility. Crash occurred due to Unit 1 failed to control speed and driver 1 limited visibility.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper James Cosper, DPS Canton