17-Year-Old Cherish Kelly Killed and 31-year-old Lonestar Woman Jessica Reed Hurt in 2-Car Crash in Upshur County

Upshur County, Texas (December 20, 2017) – According to Texas Department of Public Safety, one person was killed and another injured following a collision involving two vehicles in Upshur County.
The deadly collision occurred at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, on Texas State Highway about 3.8 miles south of the city of Gilmer in Upshur County.
A preliminary investigation report stated that 17-year-old Cherish Elaine Kelley, of Big Sandy, was driving a 2006 Toyota 4Runner north on Highway 155 and 31-year-old Jessica Leann Reed, of Lonestar was operating a 2002 Chevrolet tow truck south on Highway 155.
According to a report, Kelley lost control of the Toyota on the wet roadway and spun around back into the southbound lanes when the front of the tow truck hit the back of the Toyota causing it to turn around and go off the west side of the road where it came to rest facing east.
The crash caused the tow truck to slide sideways and came to a stop on the shoulder facing west, police said.
Authorities stated that Kelley was declared deceased at the incident scene while Reed was taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview in stable condition.
An investigation into the fatal wreck was ongoing.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cherish Kelly.
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