Travis Upton Killed in Crash with Semi on Highway 271 in Paris

Sumner Man Travis Upton Dies in Paris Crash on Highway 271

Paris, Texas (June 18, 2018) – A Sumner man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Monday morning in Paris, according to Paris police.
The wreck took place on U.S Highway 271 near Loop 286.
Police said Chance Woodard, 31, was stopped or backing out onto the highway when his pickup was hit by a semi-truck traveling northbound on U.S. 271.
A passenger in the pickup, Travis Upton, 26, of Sumner, was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Woodard was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Dallas with unknown injuries.
No other injuries were reported.
The crash is under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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