January 21, 2015 - A Shelbyville man perished in an automotive, pedestrian crash Wednesday morning, January 21, 2015 in Jasper County.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the fatal crash occurred at 6:50am two miles south of Jasper. A 2013 truck tractor owned by Red Watson Logging Inc. towing a pole trailer was traveling southbound on US 96 in the inside lane. For an unknown reason, a pedestrian ran out in front of the 18-wheeler and was struck and killed. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured, but visibly shaken after the crash.
The pedestrian involved in the crash was identified as Jody Michael Vaughn, age 26, of Shelbyville. Vaughn was pronounced dead at the scene by Jasper County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Freddie Miller.
The incident is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Funeral services will be handled by Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
