July 1, 2016 - FM 138 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash early Friday morning, July 1, 2016 from which two people involved fled the scene.
The Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Center Fire Department and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) were all dispatched to the scene 10 miles from Center.
While Texas DPS State Trooper Dustin Ramos investigated the crash, Center firemen provided traffic control and Deputy Chris Benton searched for the missing parties involved in the crash.
It appeared at the scene a white Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 and a yellow Jeep Wrangler collided head-on sometime before 6am. The driver of the Jeep and another passenger exited the vehicle, and fled the scene, abandoning a third passenger and a dog in the Jeep.
Those involved remaining at the scene refused treatment from ACE EMS. Authorities continue the search for the other two individuals involved in the wreck.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of those involved should contact authorities as soon as possible.
(Update): According to the Texas Department of Public Safety Report, the preliminary crash investigation indicates a 2009 Jeep was traveling eastbound on FM 138 when it crossed over into the westbound lane and struck a 2012 Dodge pickup. The driver of the Jeep reportedly fled the scene of the crash and was later located and identified as Robert Lynn Gordon, 34, from Gary.
Gordon was traveling with two female passengers, Jessica Pugh, 29, and Jennifer Terry, 35. Terry was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department in Center for possible treatment. The driver of the Dodge was identified as Charles Harris, 59, from Center. Harris was also taken to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Center by private vehicle with unknown injuries.
As a result of the crash Gordon was charged with wrong side road-not passing, fail to maintain financial responsibility and accident involving damage. This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
According to the Shelby County Jail log, Terry was booked in on July 1 with a charge of public intoxication.
