TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Rusk County Fatal
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 1
Date & Time: 03/18/2023 at 4:12 PM.
County: Rusk.
Location: County Road 485, 8.5 miles south of Henderson, Texas
Posted Speed Limit: 35 mph.
Weather Condition: Clear.
Road Conditions: Dry.
Vehicle 1: 2013 Polaris Ranger.
Driver 1:
Daryl Norman Davis, male, 39 YOA from Mt. Enterprise, Texas.
Helmet Worn: No.
No injuries reported.
Passenger: Deceased
Ross Norman Davis, male, 5 YOA from Mt. Enterprise, Texas.
Helmet Worn: No.
Pronounced By: Justice of the Peace Shannon Berkley, Precinct 3, on scene.
Passenger:
Jaxten Anthony Gentry, male, 9 YOA from Mt. Enterprise, Texas.
Helmet Worn: No.
No injuries reported.
Description:
Preliminary investigation indicates Vehicle 1 was traveling north on CR 485. The driver of Vehicle 1 lost control while attempting to prevent one of the passengers from falling from the Vehicle. Vehicle 1 driver overcorrected and the Vehicle rolled onto its side, ejecting the passenger. This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.
Investigated By: Trooper W. Cavanaugh- DPS Henderson
A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days.
Link: https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/crashReportSearch.htm
Sergeant Christopher Williamson