June 2, 2022 - State Highway 87 South was the scene of a major single-vehicle crash Friday, May 27, 2022. The crash occurred immediately following the Center High School graduation.
According to Trooper Keith Jones, at 9:19pm Texas Department of Public Safety was notified of a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 87 South just before the intersection of FM 414.
Upon arrival Trooper Jones observed a white 2018 GMC Sierra pickup truck laying on it's side. The truck which was driven by Trevor Patrick Henkel, 26, of Center was northbound when it exited the roadway to the left in a curve and struck a culvert. The truck then became airborne and landed while rolling on its side and through a pillar before coming to rest against the FM 414 sign on the driver's side facing west.
Following a field sobriety test at the scene, Henkel was arrested for driving while intoxicated and transported to the Shelby County Jail.
No injuries were reported to have resulted from the crash. Assisting at the scene were the Center Fire Department, Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
