TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal Crash – 5/21/2023
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1 Number of Injured:3 Number killed: 3
Date & Time: 5/21/2023 & 2:58 A.M.
County: Smith
Location: FM 2661, 6 miles west of Tyler, Texas
Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph
Vehicle 1: 2017 Nissan Altima
Driver 1: Deceased
Raven M. Clewis, female, 19 YOA of Dallas, Texas.
Seatbelt: Unknown
Pronounced By: JP James Meredith, on scene
Passenger: Deceased
Jumija J. Clewis, female, 17 YOA of Elkhart, Texas.
Seatbelt: Unknown
Pronounced By: JP James Meredith, on scene
Passenger: Deceased
Sherie Butler, female, 17 YOA of Palestine, Texas.
Seatbelt: No
Pronounced By: JP James Meredith, on scene
Passenger:
Jaylah R. Spurlock, female, 17 YOA of Palestine, Texas.
Seatbelt: Unknown
Non-incapacitating injuries; transported to UT Health Main, Tyler, Texas
Passenger:
Brianna S. Price, female, 17 YOA of Palestine, Texas.
Seatbelt: Unknown
Non-incapacitating injuries; transported to UT Health Main, Tyler, Texas
Passenger:
Chimsi Okonkwo, female, 16 YOA
Seatbelt: No
Incapacitating injuries; transported to UT Health Main, Tyler, Texas
Description:
Preliminary investigation indicates that vehicle 1 was traveling north on FM 2661. The driver of vehicle 1 left the roadway and struck a tree with the front end. This is an on-going investigation.
Weather Condition: Clear/Cloudy
Road Conditions: Dry
Investigated By: Trooper C. Loftin, DPS Tyler
A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days. Link: https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/crashReportSearch.htm
Adam Albritton, Sergeant
Texas Department of Public Safety
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