April 23, 2026 - U.S. Highway 96 South at the intersection of FM 417 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash incident Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during rainy conditions.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Josh Gradberg, sometime before 5:30pm a white 2025 Chevrolet pickup truck owned by CAPA, pulling a flatbed trailer, and driven by Christopher Miller of Bronson southbound at an unsafe speed hydroplaned into the northbound side of the roadway.
The truck and trailer traveled into the path of a black 2018 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by James Martin of Center who was able to miss a head-on collision; however, the Ram still collided with the rear driver’s side of the Chevrolet.
Both vehicles came to rest in the northbound traffic lanes.
Miller was transported by private vehicle to Shelby Emergency Department for possible injuries.
Martin was not reported to have been injured.
Miller was also issued a citation for unsafe speed.
Trooper Gradberg was assisted at the scene by Trooper Ashley Hughes.
