TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Wood County Fatal Crash – 11/7/2023

Number of Vehicles in Crash:1          Number of   Injured: 0                Number killed: 1

Date & Time: 11/7/2023 & 6:18 P.M.

County: Wood

Location: FM Road 515, less than a mile east of County Road 1973

Vehicle 1: 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle

Driver 1: Deceased

Jeffrey P. Walls, Jr., male, 50 YOA of Big Sandy, Texas.

Helmet: No

Pronounced By: JP Tony Gilbreath, on scene.

Description:

Preliminary investigation indicates that vehicle 1 was traveling west on FM Road 515 when it collided with a deer in the roadway.

Weather Condition: Clear

Road Conditions: Dry

Investigated By: Trooper T. Garcia

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

Media & Communications / Safety Education

Coverage Area: Camp, Gregg, Harrison, Marion,

Panola, Rains, Smith, Upshur, and Wood counties.