November 14, 2019 - U.S. Highway 59 in Timpson was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
According to Timpson Police Chief Kent Graham, at some time before 8am a black 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Eloy Cavazos, 51, of Center was crossing U.S. Highway 59 from U.S. Highway 84.
The Jeep failed to stop at the stop sign and yield right of way to a tan 2005 Toyota Sequoia driven by Justin Martin, 31, of Timpson which was traveling south on U.S. 59. As a result, the Jeep struck the passenger side of the Toyota causing major damage to both vehicles.
A child passenger involved in the collision was transported from the scene by Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
Cavazos was issued citations for disregard stop sign, fail to yield right of way and no driver's license.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department diverted traffic around the incident until the scene was clear.
