TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal

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

Date & Time: 7/4/2022   2:09 AM

County: Smith

Location: CR 4191, approximately 0.4 miles west of Lindale, TX.

Posted Speed Limit: 35 mph

Vehicle 1: 2019 Zhejiang Tao Tao EVO 50

Vehicle 2: 2003 Buick Century

Driver 1: Deceased

Esperanza H. Guillen, female, 37 YOA of Lindale, TX.

Helmet: Yes

Pronounced by: Judge Derrick Choice on scene.

Driver 2:  Unknown

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 was traveling south on CR 4191. Unit 2 was traveling north on CR 4191.  Unit 2 failed to give half of the roadway and struck Unit 1.  Driver of Unit 2 fled the scene.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry