Darrell Easterling, Melissa Mijares Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 287 in Trinity County

Darrell Easterling, Melissa Mijares Injured in Trinity County Crash on U.S. 287

Trinity County, Texas (May 17, 2018) – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident on Monday night in Trinity County, according to DPS.
The accident happened at around 9:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, on U.S. 287 near Woodlake.
DPS said Darrell Easterling, 20, was operating a Chevy pickup on U.S. 287 when he crashed into a deer. He then stopped and parked at the side of the roadway, before exiting the vehicle.
A passing Honda car, driven by Melissa Mijares, 45, slammed into the pickup, causing the truck to hit Easterling.
Easterling was airlifted to Conroe Regional Medical Center. Mijares was transported to CHI St. Luke’s Hospital. No details were provided on the conditions of the two patients.
The accident is under investigation.
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