Betty Slaydon Killed, Rube Slaydon and 2 Others Injured in Tyler Crash on US 190

Betty Slaydon ID’d as Woman Killed In Tyler Car Crash on US 190

Tyler County, Texas (June 4, 2018) – The woman who was killed in a crash that left three others hospitalized on Sunday evening in Tyler County has been identified as Betty Jo Slaydon, 73, of Kirbyville, according to DPS.
The fatal crash took place at around 6:45 p.m. June 3, on US 190 near Dam B, approximately 4 miles east of Woodville.
DPS said Reginald Williams, 45, of Woodville, was driving a 2015 Chrysler at an unsafe speed westbound on US 190 when the vehicle began to spin. He drifted into the eastbound side and collided with an oncoming 2008 Ford.
Slaydon was an occupant of the Ford and was killed in the crash. The second occupant, Rube Wayne Slaydon, 75, of Kirbyville, was transported to Tyler County hospital with serious injuries.
Williams and his passenger were also seriously hurt and were taken to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
The accident is under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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