DPS Press Release

SH 87 North Near CR 4009 Scene of Single-vehicle Crash

February 22, 2024 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a crash on State Highway 87, near County Road 4009, that occurred Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 7:20am, a 2023 Hyundai Elantra driven by Jada Davis, 18, of Timpson was traveling northwest. It is reported that Davis failed to drive in a single lane to the right and then back to the left, causing her to lose control and travel into the south ditch where she struck multiple trees.

DPS Investigates Fatal Auto-pedestrian Crash

September 30, 2023 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on Farm-to-Market Road 2694, near the 760-mile marker, that occurred, September 29, 2023.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 9:10am, a 2011 GMC pickup driven by Samuel Furlow, 64, of Shelbyville was traveling west. It is reported that the pickup was traveling over a hilltop and struck a pedestrian that was walking in the westbound lane.

Furlow was not reported to have been injured.

DPS Investigates Two-vehicle Crash on FM 699

August 21, 2023 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a crash on Farm-to-Market Road 699, north of County Road 3717, that occurred on Friday, August 18, 2023.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 9:30am, a 1993 Peterbilt truck tractor driven by Richard Mills, 66, of Carthage was traveling south and stopped for a construction zone flagger. It is reported that a 2019 Dodge Ram driven by Bryan Orellana, 33, of Farmers Branch and towing a trailer, also traveling south, struck the rear of the Peterbilt.

DPS Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Safely as Increased Enforcement Begins

May 23, 2022 – Memorial Day is just days away and that means kids are getting out of school, the days are getting longer and more people are hitting the road. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking this time to also remind drivers to celebrate this unofficial kickoff to summer safely so that everyone can enjoy their holiday.

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