Update: The driver of the vehicle was identified as 49 year-old Carrie Lynn Moore from Center, Texas.
July 12, 2016 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers and additional emergency personnel were dispatched to FM 147 following reports of a major single-vehicle crash 2 miles from State Highway 87 South on July 11, 2016 at 8:15pm .
A 2002 white Kia was traveling at an unsafe speed for a curve in the roadway, the driver lost control and over corrected left. The Kia traveled across the roadway and once on the other side struck a tree with the front.
After striking the tree, the vehicle rolled and spun, ejecting the driver into the roadway. The Kia came to rest on its top on a culvert. The female driver who has not yet been identified was pronounced dead at the scene by Marla Denby, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2. Watson and Son Funeral Home transported the driver from the scene.
The crash is under investigation by DPS Trooper Taylor Buster, who was assisted at the scene by DPS Troopers Dustin Ramos, Brent Murray and Daniel Dellinger.
Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies assisted with traffic control as well as assistance provided at the scene by Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2, and ACE EMS personnel.
This crash remains under investigation and further information will be provided as it is made available, pending notification of next of kin.
