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 1: Deceased
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