Another driver was transported to a hospital in Tyler.
Cherokee County, TX. – One person was killed in a car crash that left another injured near Jacksonville on Tuesday afternoon.
The fatal collision happened on U.S. Highway 69 North near Love’s Lookout, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Two vehicles were involved in the collision.
One person was killed in the accident.
Another driver was transported to a hospital in Tyler.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Traffic-related injuries and fatalities remain a significant concern across Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 4,283 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
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