July 21, 2016 - State Highway 7 East in Joaquin was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the intersection of FM 139.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, at 7:45am Alexis Cheyenne Byrd, 18, of Joaquin was traveling west in a silver 2012 Chevrolet Cruze when she failed to control speed.
The Cruze collided with a tan 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe which was preparing to turn left onto FM 139 and was driven by Mimi Leanne Creasy, 28, of Tenaha and was also occupied by a 2-year-old male passenger.
Major damage was received by the Cruze and it was towed from the scene, the Tahoe was able to be driven from the scene.
No injuries were reported at the scene. Byrd was issued a citation for failure to control speed.
