Charlie Hanks, 2 Injured in Head-On Crash on FM 920 in Boonsville

Charlie Hanks and 2 Injured in Boonsville Crash on FM 920 at County Road 3852

Boonsville, Texas (June 3, 2018) – Two men and a child was injured in a head-on collision Saturday afternoon south of Boonsville, according to a local news source.
The accident took place shortly after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2 on Farm Road 920 at County Road 3852.
According to the Department of Public Safety, a Ford pickup truck, operated by Ricky Pressley, 41, of Poolville, was heading northbound on FM 920 when it tried to make a left turn onto CR 3852.
Pressley then failed to yield the right of way and was hit by a southbound Ford Ranger, driven by Charlie Hanks, 22.
The impact caused the pickup truck to roll over and came to a rest in the ditch.
Hanks sustained lacerations to his head and arm while an 18-month girl in a car seat sustained minor injuries. Pressley sustained a wrist injury. All were transported to Wise Health System in Decatur.
FM 920 was closed in both directions until shortly after 4 p.m. Motorist were diverted onto CR 3852.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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