November 29, 2022 - U.S. Highway 84 at the intersection of FM 699 between Tenaha and Joaquin was the scene of a major three-vehicle collision Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Several individuals involved in the crash were transported from the scene by ambulance for treatment of possible injuries.
Emergency personnel with the Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department and Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department were on scene assisting those involved in the crash while also diverting traffic at the scene.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers are investigating the crash and according to Trooper Ashley White, at 12:45pm a black 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by an unknown male of Nacogdoches disregarded the stop sign on FM 699 traveling south and struck a white 2021 Chevrolet Van driven by Melissa Collins, 47, from Winnie which was westbound on U.S. Highway 84. The Dodge then overturned and collided with a black 2017 Toyota 4Runner driven by Dionne Hankins, 33, from Joaquin.
No serious injuries were reported of those involved.
Additional law enforcement personnel at the scene were with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Tenaha Police Department, Constable Precinct 4 and Constable Precinct 3.
