TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Upshur County Fatal

By Editor | January 25, 2022 |

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Date & Time: 1/23/2022 12:43 AM

County: Upshur

Location: FM 1844, approximately 5 miles northeast of Gladewater, TX.

Posted Speed Limit: 55 mph

Vehicle 1: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche

Driver 1: Deceased

James Engeman, male, 42 YOA, of Gladewater, TX.

Pronounced by: Judge Welch, on scene.

Seatbelt: No

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 was traveling westbound FM-1844. The driver of Unit 1 drifted off the roadway to the right, overcorrected to the left and crossed the eastbound lane continuing into the south barditch where the vehicle struck several trees. The driver was ejected and pronounced at the scene.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper Christopher Putt, DPS Gilmer