Passenger Van Involved in Major Crash on SH 7

December 12, 2018 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a major single-vehicle crash early November 26, 2018. 

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Jonathan Stinson, at 8:20am a beige 2006 Toyota Sienna passenger van driven by Brandie Lou Benedetti, 36, of Center was eastbound on State Highway 7 West in the outside lane.

From there, the Toyota traveled across the westbound traffic lanes and left the roadway where the vehicle struck a barbed wire fence and two trees. The collison caused front end right damage due to partial impact and right back quarter damage due to angular impact.

No injuries were reported from the crash. Benedetti was issued a citation for unsafe speed.

The owner of the fence was informed of the resulting damage.