TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal

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

Date & Time: 4/24/2022   1:39 AM

County: Smith

Location: SH 64 West, approximately two miles west of Tyler, TX.

Posted Speed Limit: 55 mph

Vehicle 1: 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Driver 1:

Justin Pierce, male, 30 YOA of Tyler, TX.

Seatbelt: Unknown

Transported: UT Health East Texas – Tyler, treated and released.

Pedestrian: Deceased

Marissa July-McCuin, female, 18 YOA of Tyler, TX.

Transported: UT Health East Texas – Tyler

Pronounced: By hospital staff at 3:50 AM.

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 was traveling west on SH 64 and struck a pedestrian that was attempting to cross the roadway in the outside lane.  Unit 1 left the scene but was later found.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper Chad Skidmore,  DPS Tyler