TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Hopkins County Fatal

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2

Number of Injured: 1

Number killed: 1  

Date & Time: March 29, 2023 1:18 p.m.  

County: Hopkins  

Location: SH 11, 4 miles east of Sulphur Springs  

Posted Speed Limit: 65  

Vehicle 1: 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle  

Operator Vehicle 1: Deceased 

Michael Huggins, 44, of Sulphur Springs TX  

Pronounced by: Justice of the Peace B J Teer at the scene  

Transported to: West Oaks Funeral Home  

Helmet Worn: No  

Vehicle 2: 2017 Ford Explorer  

Driver Vehicle 1:  

Elizabeth Shafer, 80, of Sulphur Springs TX  

Transported to: Christus Hospital in Sulphur Springs with non-incapacitating injuries  Seatbelt Worn: Yes  

Description: 

Preliminary investigation indicates vehicle 1 was traveling west of SH 11. Vehicle 2 was traveling east.  Vehicle 1 crossed over into the eastbound lane and struck vehicle 2.  

Weather Condition: Clear  

Road Conditions: Dry  

Investigated By: Corporal Arturo Ugalde, THP Sulphur Springs. This crash remains under investigation.    

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