TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Lamar County Fatal Crash
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 2 Date & Time: May 18, 2023, 5:17 p.m.
County: Lamar
Location: US Highway 82, approximately 6 miles west of Paris, Texas
Posted Speed Limit: 70 mph
Vehicle 1: 2018 Infinity QX6
Driver Vehicle 1: Deceased
Shelia J Reece, 60 YOA, of Honey Grove, Texas
Seat Belt: No
Pronounced by: Justice of the Peace Michael Woodson, on scene
Vehicle 2: 2014 Honda CRV
Driver Vehicle 2: Deceased
Darra L Munn, 65 YOA, of Lavon, Texas
Seat belt: Yes
Pronounced by: Justice of the Peace Michael Woodson, on scene
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Description:
Preliminary investigation indicates vehicle 2 was westbound on U.S. Hwy 82, stopped, and preparing to turn left onto County Road 24960. Vehicle 1 was westbound on U.S. Hwy 82. The driver of Vehicle 1 failed to control its speed and struck Vehicle 2.
Weather Condition: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry
Investigated By: Trooper T. Henry, THP Paris
A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days. Link: https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/crashReportSearch.htm
Darra was 65 years old. I am her cousin.
My condolences. She was a dear friend and coworker. May she rest in peace.
Darrell was such a wonderful person and an exceptional nurse. What a tragedy and devastating impact on all who knew her.
Ms Darra will be dearly missed. She was such a sweet soul.
My wife and I are dear friends with Darrra’s sister, Joan Moore. We were devastated to hear of Darra’s passing and are praying for her entire family. Her funeral was a sad time but it was filled with hope for the joyous reunion to come in Heaven!! God bless this precious family!