TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 1 Number killed: 2
Date & Time: 5/25/2022 7:37 AM
County: Smith
Location: TL 49, approximately 5 miles north of Tyler, TX.
Posted Speed Limit: 75 mph
Vehicle 1: 2020 Honda CR-V
Vehicle 2: 1998 Chevrolet Silverado
Driver 1: Deceased
Jesse S. Canal, male, 30 YOA of Tyler, TX.
Seatbelt: Yes
Pronounced by: Judge John Johnson at the scene.
Driver 2: Deceased
Taylor A. Reyes, male, 31 YOA of Tyler, TX.
Seatbelt: Yes
Pronounced by: Judge John Johnson at the scene.
Passenger:
Male, 7 YOA of Tyler, TX.
Seatbelt: Yes
Transported to: UT Health East Texas – Tyler in serious condition.
Description:
Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 was traveling north on TL 49 in the left lane. Unit 2 was traveling south on TL 49. Driver of Unit 1 drove on wrong side of road- no passing zone. Unit 1 struck Unit 2 in the opposite lane of traffic.
Weather Condition: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry