TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal
Crash Information
Number of involved vehicles: 4 Number of Injured: 2 Number of fatalities: 1
Date and Time: 8/29/2022 9:38 a.m.
County and Location: Smith County. SH 110 approximately one-half mile south of Tyler
Posted Speed Limit: 55
Weather Conditions: Clear Road Conditions: Dry
Vehicle 1: 2017 Honda Civic
Driver 1: (Deceased)
Charles Calahan, 94, of Tyler
Pronounced by: Justice of the Peace James Meredith
Seatbelt Worn: Yes
Vehicle 2: 2018 Ford Explorer
Driver 2: Non-Incapacitating Injuries
Eddie Jackson, 66, of Troup
Transported to: Christus Hospital in Tyler
Seatbelt Worn: Yes
Vehicle 3: 2020 Chevrolet Suburban
Driver 2: Non-Incapacitating Injuries
Jennifer Smith, 40, of Whitehouse
Transported to: Christus Hospital in Tyler
Seatbelt Worn: Yes
Vehicle 4: 2021 Peterbilt Truck-Trailer (towing a trailer)
Driver 2: Not Injured
Christopher Dixon, 25, of Chandler
Seatbelt Worn: No
Description Details: Vehicle 1 was turning onto SH 110 from Meadow Cemetery Road. Vehicle one turned in front of vehicle two that was traveling southbound on SH 110. Vehicle 1 then struck vehicle 3 which was northbound on SH 110. Vehicle two struck vehicle four that was also traveling southbound.
Investigating Troopers: David Sisson, THP Tyler.
The crash remains under investigation. No additional information is currently available.
A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days. The link site is:
https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/app/home
Gregg Williams
Sergeant-Texas Department of Public Safety
Media Communications/ Safety Education
Texarkana/Mount Pleasant- North Texas Region