Nacogdoches Highway Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

March 4, 2020 - Nacogdoches Street (State Highway 7 West) was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in front of the Lakewood Community.

Emergency personnel with the Center Fire Department and Center Police Department were dispatched to the crash scene at around 7:20am.  

According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright a red Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Austin Butner, 21, of Center was westbound on Nacogdoches Highway. 

At that time a black Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Whitney Havins, 33, of Center was preparing to turn when the truck failed to control speed and collided with the rear of he SUV.

Neither Butner, Havins or the juveniles traveling with her were reported to have received injury. All refused treatment at the scene.

Shelby County Sheriff's Department and Texas Department of Public Safety provided additional support.