TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal

By Editor | May 12, 2022 |

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

Date & Time: 5/11/2022 4:09 PM

County: Smith

Location: FM 16, approximately six miles east of Winona, TX.

Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph

Vehicle 1: 2022 Ford E350

Vehicle 2: 2007 Harley Davidson FLHX

Driver 1:

Riley C. Walters, female, 22 YOA of Van, TX.

Seatbelt: Yes

Driver 2: Deceased

Frank Liles, male, 59 YOA of Tyler, TX.

Helmet: Yes

Pronounced by: Judge Mitch Shamburger on scene.

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 was traveling east on FM 16. Unit 2 was traveling west on FM 16. Unit 1 was attempting to make a left turn into a private drive. The driver of Unit 1 fail to yield right of way – turning left. Unit 2 and Unit 1 collided in the west bound lane.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper Lewis Sullivan, DPS Tyler