DPS Investigates Crash Incident Involving Tree on SH 7

December 27, 2023 - State Highway 7 West near FM 711 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash involving a tree in the roadway on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the scene to aid those involved in the crash and assist Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers investigating the incident.
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According to information from DPS, the preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 8:10pm, a white 2017 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Cindy Shofner, 59, of Center was eastbound when it struck a tree that had fallen in the roadway.

Shofner and a 7-year-old passenger were both transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
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According to DPS, there is no further information available.

Shelby County Sheriff’s Department Deputies also assisted at the scene.