The Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a fatal crash on state Highway 62, near County Road 806, that occurred Thursday, September 19, 2024.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 11:41 p.m., a 2013 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling south, while a 2017 Ford F-150 was traveling north. It is reported that for unknown reasons, the driver of the Chevrolet crossed over into the northbound lane and struck the Ford.
Both drivers were pronounced deceased on scene by a Justice of the Peace. The driver of the Traverse was identified as 20 year old James Duke of Vidor and the driver of the Ford was identified as 33 year old John Andel of Buna.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
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