October 27, 2023 - State Highway 87 North near CR 4031 was the scene of a major crash which resulted in the death of one driver involved on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of the incident just under a mile south of Timpson with additional law enforcement officials to assist those involved.
According to information provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 8:48pm, a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Courtney Handlin, 33, of Mount Enterprise was traveling south and struck a large branch that had fallen in the roadway. After striking the branch, the Chevrolet traveled to the shoulder of the road. It is reported that a 1997 Ford F-350 driven by Brittany Chavis, 29, of Silsbee was also traveling south and struck the branch, causing a piece of it to come through the windshield and strike the driver. After striking it, the Ford continued forward and sideswiped the Chevrolet and traveled into a ravine.
Handlin was not injured.
Brittany Chavis was pronounced deceased on scene by Tracy Broadway, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5.
Chavis’ passenger, Melvin Chavis, 29, was not injured.
DPS reports this is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available.
Taylor Funeral Home transported Brittany Chavis from the scene.
The crash was investigated by DPS Trooper Tim Grace, assisted by DPS Sgt. Aaron Shelton.
