Tommy Mullins Killed, Three Others Injured in Silsbee Crash on FM 92 near Mullins Road

Silsbee, Texas (June 24, 2018) – The identity of the man who was killed Friday evening in a traffic collision which also injured three other people in Silsbee has been disclosed, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety officials.
Authorities identified the deceased as 76-year-old Tommy Joe Mullins, of Silsbee.
The fatal crash occurred at about 5 p.m. June 22, on FM 92 near Mullins Road.
According to an initial report, a 2005 Chrysler passenger car was stopped facing northbound on the improved shoulder of the road.
Officials said a 2011 Chevrolet pickup truck was heading northbound on FM 92. The Chrysler driver was trying to turn left onto Mullins Road and pulled into the Chevrolet’s path. The Chevrolet then hit the Chrysler causing the Chevrolet to go off the roadway.
A passenger in the Chrysler, an 11-year-old, was seriously injured in the crash and was airlifted to Christus St. Elizabeth.
A 20-year-old Silsbee man, who was driving the Chevrolet and his passenger were transported to the hospital by an ambulance.
Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.
The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before it’s disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attorney first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased’s estate. The statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.