The Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a fatal crash on state Highway 62, at the intersection of Nan Drive, that occurred today, December 13, 2023.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 6 p.m., a Chevrolet Z71 pickup, towing a trailer, was traveling north on Hwy. 62, followed by a Chevrolet 2500 pickup. It is reported that the Chevrolet Z71 slowed to make a left turn onto Nan Drive and was struck in the rear by the Chevrolet 2500. After impact, the Chevrolet 2500 caught fire.
The driver of the Chevrolet Z71, identified as 54-year-old Edwin Laughlin of Orange, was not injured.
The driver of the Chevrolet 2500, 71 year old Geary Noble of Orange, was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Hershel Stagner.
This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
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