Brent Stone Struck and Killed By Hit-And-Run 18-Wheeler Driver in Sadler

Savoy City Councilman Dies in Crash in Sadler

Sadler, Texas (February 8, 2018) – A 45-year-old Savoy City Councilman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver early Wednesday morning in Sadler, according to Texas Department of Public Safety.
The accident took place on Wednesday, February 7, on an overpass in the Sadler area.
Authorities said Brent Stone, popularly known as Mike, of Fannin County, was driving to work in Whitesboro when he lost control of his pickup truck after hitting a patch of ice, and crashed along the roadway.
After the crash, Stone reportedly got out of his vehicle when an 18-wheeler driver failed to see him and hit him.
Authorities said Stone was declared dead at the scene while the driver failed to stop to render help.
An icy overpass played contributed to the wreckage, authorities said.
Authorities are continuing an investigation into the accident.
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