TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Anderson County Fatal Crash on State Highway 19
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 2
Date & Time: 03/30/2023 at 3:45 PM.
County: Anderson.
Location: State Highway 19, .2 miles North of Palestine, Texas.
Posted Speed Limit: 65 mph.
Weather Condition: Clear.
Road Conditions: Dry.
Vehicle 1: 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
Vehicle 2: 2015 Volvo truck tractor towing a trailer.
Driver Vehicle 1: Deceased.
Justen Daniel Woodruff, male, 33 YOA from Athens, Texas.
Seatbelt: Yes.
Pronounced by: Justice of the Peace James Westley, on scene.
Passenger Vehicle 1: Deceased.
Paige Alison Hill, female, 21 YOA, from Athens, Texas.
Seatbelt: Yes.
Pronounced by: Justice of the Peace James Westley, on scene.
Driver Vehicle 2:
Eric Lanier Franklin, male, 61 YOA from Houston, Texas.
Seatbelt: Yes.
Description:
Preliminary investigation indicates Vehicle 1 was traveling south on SH 19. Vehicle 2 was traveling south on SH 19. Vehicle 1 made a U-turn in front of vehicle 2 and was struck. This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.
Investigated By: Trooper M. Poole- DPS Palestine
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
Texas Department of Public Safety
The lost of Paige is a heavy loss for both her family as well as her friends, I’ve known her since 2016 and we have been friends ever since. She was a wonderful, sweet and caring person who always looked out for other, who I have never had an argument with. Her smile could brighten the darkest day and her energetic spirit can move the hearts of the masses. though she has now gone to see the lord her memories are still here with us. She will be dearly missed, her family was gifted with an angel.