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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal

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

Date & Time: 8/8/2022   12:12 PM

County: Smith

Location: Toll 49, approximately 5 miles south of Lindale, TX.

Posted Speed Limit: 75 mph

Vehicle 1: 2009 Peterbilt 340

Driver 1Deceased

William P. Cantrell, male, 46 YOA of Whitehouse, TX.

Seatbelt: Yes

Pronounced by: Judge Johnson on scene.

Passenger: Deceased

Female, 17 YOA, of Whitehouse, TX.

Seatbelt: Yes

Pronounced by: Judge Johnson on scene.

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 was traveling northbound on Toll 49 exit ramp (Hwy 110). Unit 1 was at an unsafe speed for a curve and went off the road and overturned.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper William Hults , Tyler DPS

A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days. Link: https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/crashReportSearch.htm

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