July 27, 2024 - Emergency responders were dispatched to a major two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 96 North just past SL 500 on July 26, 2024, at around 7am.
Center Fire Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to assist those involved and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers as they investigated the incident.
According to information from the Texas Department of Public Safety, a red Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Michael Santana, 18, of Tenaha was southbound on U.S. Highway 96 in inclement weather when the truck hit water and hydroplaned into the northbound traffic lanes. At that time a white minivan Watts Transportation driven by Cari Corr, 66, of Garrison was northbound
Santana, Corr and a passenger from the minivan were all transported to Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of their injuries.
A citation for unsafe speed will be issued to Santana.
The crash was investigated by DPS Trooper Josh Gradburg, assisted by DPS Trooper Keith Jones.
