Texas

Child Killed in Accident at I-20 in Canton, TX

Published on: January 19, 2022

Date of Accident
January 12, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Katanni C. Senegal, Chassity Gantt
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Canton, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials released details related to a crash that killed a child at I-20 in Canton, TX on January 12th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. An 18-wheeler is accused of failing to control its speed before it collided with the rear of a Ford Escape operated by 22-year-old Chassity Gantt. A 1-year-old child in the vehicle was hospitalized with injuries she died from the following day. A 2-year-old also in the vehicle was hospitalized with serious injuries as was 22-year-old passenger Katanni C. Senegal. Gantt was treated for injuries at the scene. The 18-wheeler driver, identified as 55-year-old Robert Stanley, was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
18-Wheeler, Ford Escape
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial truck collided with the rear of a Ford Escape

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