September 3, 2025 - State Highway 87 North near CR 4020 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash incident on September 2, 2025.
Passers-by stopped to assist and emergency personnel were requested to the scene.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Josh Gradberg, at approximately 4:48pm a white 2022 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Brittany Fuller, 31, owned by Tyson Foods was northbound on State Highway 87 just east of CR 4020. Fuller stated an animal ran out in front of her and she attempted to miss a collision, swerving to the left and successfully missing the animal, but continued into the southbound ditch where she lost control and struck a tree.
Fuller was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches for treatment of her injuries.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department used Jaws of Life to cut into the truck so that Fuller could be extricated from the vehicle. They also worked traffic control until the scene was clear and further assistance was given by John Pope, Constable Precinct 5; and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department deputies.
