Texas

Chelsea Askew, Tammy Gibney Killed in Accident at US 271 in Tyler, TX

Published on: October 22, 2024

Date of Accident
September 14, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Chelsea Askew, Tammy Gibney
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at US 271 in Tyler, TX on September 14th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 8:20 p.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Ram 1500 headed southbound on FM 2015 is alleged to have  been traveling at a speed that was unsafe prior to proceeding into the intersection with US 271 and colliding with a Dodge Grand Caravan. Reports say the impact caused both vehicles to leave the roadway, the Grand Caravan rolling onto its passenger side and into a nearby utility box. Reports say both the 39-year-old driver of the Grand Caravan, identified as Chelsea Askew, as well as 62-year-old passenger, Tammy Gibney, were fatally injured. Their 11-year-old passenger was hospitalized with serious injuries while the 19-year-old Ram 1500 operator was also seriously injured. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge Grand Caravan
Road/Highway
US 271
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram 1500 and a Dodge Grand Caravan were involved in a collision

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