Marcellus Davis, 76, killed in 2-vehicle crash near Kirbyville
JASPER CO., TX – An elderly man died Thursday morning when a car and a truck collided along the highway in east-central Jasper County, reports KJAS News.
The accident happened just before 9 a.m. on the northbound side of US-96 near County Road 619. This is just south of Kirbyville and about 50 miles northeast of Beaumont.
Police say that both a 2017 Hino box truck and a 2013 Chevrolet Impala were headed northbound on the highway. For unknown reasons, the truck driver failed to manage their speed and rear-ended the sedan.
The 76-year-old driver of the sedan died at the scene. Authorities identified him as Marcellus Davis.
Medics transported the truck driver to an area hospital with non-critical injuries.
A full investigation is underway.
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