The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on state Highway 62, south of Circle C Ranch Road, that occurred today, November 7, 2024.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 7:57 a.m., a Kia Soul was traveling north and reportedly crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck two trucks which were traveling south.
The driver of the Kia, 57 year old Sonia Dea Lejeune, of Orange, was pronounced deceased on scene by a Justice of the Peace.
The driver of a 2007 GMC Sierra, identified as 55-year-old Raul Ruiz of Sulphur, La., was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, identified as 31-year-old Rafe Simmons of Lumberton, was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
This investigation remains ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
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