January 29, 2016 - State Highway 87 North near the intersection of FM 1645 was the scene of a near tragic two-vehicle crash Friday morning, January 29, 2016.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Cpl. Jimmy Faulkner, at 5:40am a white 1989 Ford pickup truck driven by David Emanis, 28, of Center was traveling north on SH 87 when he crossed over into the southbound lane. At that time a black 2008 Cadillac driven by Jonathan Morales, 25, of Timpson was traveling south on SH 87 and when Morales witnessed the pickup truck in his lane he took evasive action; however, the vehicles still collided on the right side. Each vehicle came to rest on the northbound shoulder with the Cadillac facing away from the roadway and the pickup truck coming to rest facing the road.
Timpson Volunteer Firemen, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the scene, and the Timpson Police Department was on scene to assist. ACE EMS arrived to care for those involved in the crash. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash and those involved refused treatment.
Emanis was issued a citation for wrong side of road not passing.
