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September 12, 2022 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a commercial motor vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 59, approximately nine-tenths of a mile south of County Road 4260, that occurred Saturday, September 10, 2022.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 4:54 a.m., an unknown truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling south and reportedly failed to drive in a single lane. Following the unknown truck tractor semi-trailer was a 2020 Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer. It is reported that the driver of the Freightliner partially entered the northbound lane as he attempted to pass the truck tractor semi-trailer, at which point he struck a 2006 Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer traveling north. The Freightliner traveled into the east ditch and came to rest upright. The Peterbilt traveled into the west ditch and caught fire. The semi-trailer belonging to the Peterbilt, which was hauling flammable liquids, did not catch fire.
The unknown truck tractor semi-trailer continued south and has not been located.
The driver of the Freightliner, identified as Diego Ontiveros, 29, of Matamoros, Mexico was not injured. Ontiveros was cited for traveling on the wrong side of the road in a no passing zone. His passenger Antonio Cedillo, 42, was not injured.
The driver of the Peterbilt, identified as Kevin Lee Jones, 40, of San Antonio, was transported to Nacogdoches Medical for treatment.
There is no additional information available at this time.
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September 12, 2022 - Over the week of September 4th through 10th, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 3 calls, all of which were of the medical variety.
The first call came in on Monday, in regards to a 15-month-old that had fallen off of a table at a residence on Highway 84 East.
Thursday had 2 calls, with the first coming in at 1:35am for an unresponsive 21-year-old female on Southern Avenue. The other call came in at 6:28pm for a man in distress and laying in his yard on County Road 3315.
In all 3 cases the JVFD EMR team responded to assist Allegiance EMS with the patients.
With 9/11 on Sunday, we remember all the lives lost that day in 2001, as well as thank all first responders across the nation for the jobs they perform every day.
That will conclude the report for this week. As usual, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a safe and great week going forward.
September 10, 2022 - Alert: US 59 north of FM 1645 in Shelby County is closed due to a crash involving two 18-wheelers. The crash resulted in a fire and a Haz Mat spill. Traffic is being diverted in Tenaha and Timpson at this time. Motorists should stay alert and obey all traffic control.
September 10, 2022 - (Update): Traffic is flowing again in both directions.
(Update: 10:14am): Wrecker crews are currently working on the vehicles involved in the crash and the roadway remains shut down by TxDOT due to safety reasons.
Texas Department of Public Safety is currently working a two vehicle commercial motor vehicle crash involving a hazmat truck which is currently on fire as of 7:40am September 10, 2022.
The incident is located on U.S. Highway 59 just north of Timpson where a Hazmat crew is on the way. The highway is currently shut down until further notice.
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18-Wheelers Collide on US 59 Blocking Roadway on Saturday
September 9, 2022 - The Center Police Dept Ladies Auxiliary is holding a raffle to help support The Center Police Dept K-9 division in obtaining the funds to purchase a new K-9 Unit. K-9 NYX is coming close to retirement age and has been in service since 2015. Currently she has been with the Center Police Dept and Officer Brian Wright since 2019 for the use of Narcotics Detection. With the funds raised The Center Police Dept K-9 Division would be able to purchase a new K-9 Unit, and would be for a Dual-Purpose K-9, Narcotics Detection, Tracking, Patrol Apprehension, and Article Search (guns, money, etc)
Tickets are $20 each, with only 300 tickets being sold. The drawing will be held on November 1st, 2022 with the winner receiving a Ruger American Ranch Rifle, 300 Blackout, along with a Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x40 Dead-Hold BDC Scope, valued at $700
To purchase a ticket, you can come to the Center Police Dept, or contact a CPD Ladies Auxiliary Member. Cash/ Checks or Paypal is accepted at paypal.me/CPDLadiesAux ( please use Friends & Family option)
September 8, 2022 - Deep East Texas Electric advises members served by the Hurstown Substation (Highway 87 in Shelby County), there will be an outage in the early hours of Friday, September 9th at approximately 1:45AM. The outage will last for 4 hours or less to allow crews to make substation repairs. A planned outage must occur for your area to safely complete the work.
The Huxley Substation will experience a 5 minute or less outage when the Hurstown Station is dropped and brought back on.
There is no need to report your outage during this time. We appreciate your understanding.
September 8, 2022 - As a mark of respect for the memory of Queen Elizabeth II, President Biden has ordered that the American flag be lowered to half staff until sunset on the day of interment (TBA). All flags flying with the American flag should also be lowered. If you have an outside flag that cannot be lowered, respect can be shown by tying a black ribbon or cord to the top of the flag staff.
Day of interment will be provided when known.
September 8, 2022 - Attorney General Paxton today warned Texans of scammers attempting to use Attorney General Paxton’s name, signature, and the Office of the Attorney General seal to get their personal data.
This email “phishing” scam attempts to scare consumers by claiming they have committed identify theft and are facing prosecution and significant jail time, in an email that purports to be signed by the Attorney General. Recipients are then instructed to call a toll-free number to provide their personal data.
If you or anyone you know receives an email or any other communication like this, please report the suspected fraud to the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling toll-free 1-800-621-0508, or by filing an online complaint at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint.
September 8, 2022 - The San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a deceased male that was found just off of U.S. highway 83 near Anthony Harbor in the early morning hours of Sept. 4, 2022.
The preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 1:57 a.m., on Sept. 4, the Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call and learned that a deceased body had been found. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene and identified a deceased male, later identified as 18-year-old Heath McAdams, from Angelina Co.
McAdams was transported from the scene and transported to the Forensic Medical Management of Texas in Tyler for an autopsy.
On Sept. 7, an autopsy was completed and revealed Mr. McAdams sustained injuries consistent with that of being struck by a motor vehicle.
This incident is being actively investigated by the Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Texas Rangers (DPS).
Anyone with any information about this incident, is asked to please call the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 275-2424.
September 7, 2022 - Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers arrested the driver of a truck involved in a single-vehicle crash on Friday, September 2, 2022.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 4:15pm Troopers were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 7 (SH 7) East just outside SL 500.
A black 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by Antonio Green, 45, of Mansfield was westbound on SH 7 when the truck traveled off the roadway to the right for an unknown reason, and failed to travel in a single lane. The truck then encountered a double culvert which it traveled over before striking a highway sign.
Green over corrected left and traveled back across the roadway where it then overturned and came back to rest upright on its wheels.
No injuries were reports as a result of the crash. Green was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
According to the Shelby County Jail log, Antonio Green was charged with driving while intoxicated.
Trooper Ramos and Trooper Taylor Buster were assisted at the scene by Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Jones.
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