April 23, 2019 - FM 417 was the scene of an 18-wheeler crash April 18, 2019 near the intersection of FM 2694.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Daniel Dellenger, at 3:35pm a blue 2000 Peterbilt owner by MKO Trucking Inc. and driven by James Lee Heiman, 46, of Center was eastbound on FM 417.
The Peterbilt was hauling a tanker trailer through a curve in the roadway when Heiman failed to drive in a single lane causing the Petetbilt and trailer to overturn in the eastbound ditch.
Heiman was transported from the scene by private vehicle to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for possible treatment.
The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department diverted traffic at the scene until the truck was able to be removed by a large wrecker.
