August 23, 2023 - FM 2026 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Monday, August 22, 2023, at 2:15pm.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, a silver 2017 Hyundai driven by Roger Ulices Ochoa Rodriguez, 23, of Joaquin was eastbound on FM 2026 while intoxicated. The Hyundai failed to drive in a single lane and exited the roadway to the right before coming back onto the roadway.
Rodriguez took faulty evasive action and exited the roadway to the right once again before striking a tree where the vehicle came to rest.
EMS personnel was on scene and examined Rodriguez, but no injuries were reported.
Rodriguez was then taken into custody and according to the Shelby County Jail booking information, Rodriguez was charged with driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor b.
The crash remains under investigation, pending DWI investigation.
Center Fire Department was on scene to assist the driver and direct traffic until the scene was clear.
