TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Rusk County Fatal Crash on SH 322

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2            Number of Injured: 1                   Number Killed: 1

Date & Time: 06/29/2023 at 5:41 AM.

County: Rusk.

Location: State Highway 322, 5 miles north of Lakeport, Texas.

Posted Speed Limit: 70 mph.

Weather Condition: Clear.

Road Conditions: Dry.

Vehicle 1: 2015 Kia Forte.

Driver 1: Deceased

Jorge Rubio, male, 36 YOA from Jacksonville, Texas.

Seatbelt: Yes.

Pronounced by: Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Cindy Redmon, on scene.

Vehicle 2: 2017 Kia Rio.

Driver 2:

Zachary Ray Whitehead, male, 25 YOA from Longview, Texas.

Seatbelt: Yes.

Transported to Trinity Mother Frances Tyler, Texas.

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates Vehicle 1 was traveling north on SH 322. Vehicle 2 was traveling south on SH 322. Vehicle 1 crossed into the southbound lane, striking Vehicle 2. This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.

Investigated By: Trooper Z. Mills- 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

Texas Department of Public Safety