Justin Smith Dies after Crash with Garbage Truck on U.S. 96 in Hardin County

Silsbee Man Justin Smith Killed in Hardin County Crash on U.S. 96

Hardin County, Texas (May 28, 2018) – A Silsbee man who was hospitalized after his vehicle collided with a garbage truck on Thursday morning in Hardin County has succumbed to his injuries.
According to the department of public safety, the wreck happened at around 4:15 a.m., May 24 on U.S. 96, approximately 5 miles north of Silsbee.
DPS said Justin Dwayne Smith, 25, of Silsbee, was driving a 2011 Camaro northbound on U.S. 96 when he crashed into the rear of a Mack garbage truck.
Smith sustained serious injuries and was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The driver of the truck was unhurt.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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