Two Killed and Two Injured in US 96 Crash near Devils Creek

Sabine County, Texas, (December 5, 2017) – Two people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash on the US-96 south of Pineland, Texas Department of Public Safety said.
The crash took place at around 4:45 p.m. Monday 4, December on US96 near Devils Creek.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety, 51-year-old Scott Morris from Mittie, Louisiana, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet SUV north on US96 and is believed to have hydroplaned and crossed over into the southbound lane where he collided head-on with a 2017 Ford pickup.
As per the report, Morris and his 45-year-old passenger, Kandy Nichols also from Mittie, died at the scene. A 5-year-old child also in the SUV was injured and taken to a Jasper Hospital.
The 52-year old pick-up driver, Sammy Jones, of Wiergate, was taken to a Jasper Hospital with unspecified injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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