Debra Matthews Killed, Lonnie Gustin and Jason Dawber Injured in 3-Car Crash on Hwy 121 in Fannin County
Debra Matthews Killed, Lonnie Gustin and Jason Dawber Injured in Fannin County Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 121
Debra Matthews Killed, Lonnie Gustin and Jason Dawber Injured in 3-Car Crash on Hwy 121 in Fannin County
Fannin County, Texas – One person was killed and two others were injured Wednesday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Fannin County, according to the Texas DPS.
The fatal crash happened around 8:35 a.m., May 8, on Highway 121.
DPS said 69-year-old Debra Matthews of Frisco, Texas, was driving a 2024 Toyota RAV4 northbound on the highway. 26-year-old Lonnie Gustin of Plano was driving southbound and was being followed by another vehicle driven by 38-year-old Jason Dawber of Bonham.
Matthews swerved to the right to avoid a collision with a vehicle making a left-hand turn, lost control, drove into the southbound lanes, and hit Gustin’s vehicle.
Gustin’s vehicle was then hit by Dawber’s vehicle.
The Toyota caught fire after the crash.
Matthews was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gustin and Dawber were transported to nearby hospitals with serious injuries.
The DPS is investigating the crash.
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