June 14, 2016 - The Texas Department of Public Safety and West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, June 11 which resulted in injuries for one person involved.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Sean Smith, at 11:10am Michael Lout, 51, of Lindale was eastbound on State Highway 7 in a blue 2014 Mazda when, as he traveled around a curve the Mazda hydroplaned near CR 1245.
At that time a green 2002 Ford F-150 driven by Sonya Sears, 36, of Center was westbound when Sears witnessed the Mazda hydroplaning. Sears swerved the Ford in attempts of avoiding a collision; however, the Ford began to spin to the right and the rear of the Mazda struck the right rear quarter panel of the Ford causing damage to both vehicles.
The Mazda and the Ford came to rest in the middle of the roadway. The WSVFD initiated traffic control to prevent any further incidents resulting from the crash.
Regina Lout, 48, was traveling in the Mazda and was injured during the crash. She was transported by ACE EMS to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department.
Michael Lout was issued a citation for unsafe speed. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
