February 18, 2022 - Hurst Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, February 16, 2022, near the intersection of Cass-Caid Drive.
A Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper was immediately in the vicinity of the incident directly after it occurred and he held the scene until the Center Police Department could arrive to investigate the crash.
When Officer Jordan Ford arrived, a black pickup truck hauling a trailer was located in the inside northbound lane of Hurst Street, while a white pickup truck was located on the southbound shoulder facing north.
According to Officer Ford, a white 2015 Ford F-150 driven by Billy Smith, 63, of Center with passenger Richard Trahan, 63, of Warren entered Hurst Street off Cass-Caid Drive attempting to turn southbound on Hurst Street and as he crossed the inside lane of Hurst Street he traveled in front of a black 1998 Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer driven by Jerry Gardner, 71, of Center with passenger Curtis Gardner, 53, of Center. The Chevrolet was unable to avoid colliding with the Ford and struck the trailer ball hitch on the rear of the Ford.
Both Gardners were transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for medical evaluation.
No citations were issued at the time of the crash.
The Chevrolet was towed from the scene and the Ford was able to be driven away.
