TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal

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

Date & Time: 8/17/2022   4:50 PM

County: Smith

Location: FM 346, approximately 4 miles west of Whitehouse, TX.

Posted Speed Limit:  60 mph

Vehicle 1: 2013 Hyundai Tucson

Vehicle 2: 2004 Toyota RAV4

Driver 1: Deceased

Molly L. Reck, female, 18 YOA of Tyler, TX.

Seatbelt: Yes

Pronounced by: Judge Shamburger on scene.

Driver 2:

Female, 16 YOA of Tyler, TX.

Seatbelt: Yes

Transported to: UT Health East Texas – Tyler in stable condition.

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 was eastbound on FM 346; Unit 2 was westbound on same roadway.  Unit 2 left the roadway to the right, overcorrected and crossed into the eastbound lane.  Unit 2 struck Unit 1.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper Fidel Cedillo, 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

Jean M. Dark, MPIO

Texas Department of Public Safety

Sergeant Media & Communications