Texas

Eddie Bell, Jasmine Griffin Killed in Accident at US 59 in Marion County, TX

Published on: July 6, 2023

Date of Accident
July 3, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Eddie Bell, Jasmine Griffin
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 59, Jefferson, Marion County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have information on a crash that killed two people involved at US 59 in Marion County, TX on July 3rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9 a.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Journey headed westbound on FM 2208 is alleged to have traveled into an intersection before colliding with an 18-wheeler. One of the vehicles overturned in the collision before the truck collided with a second 18-wheeler. Two occupants of the 18-wheeler, identified as 25-year-old Jasmine Griffin and 32-year-old Eddie Bell, were both killed in the crash. A 5-year-old child in the vehicle was hospitalized with injuries suspected of being non-life-threatening in nature. The drivers of the 18-wheelers were also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Additional information has not been made available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Journey, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 59
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Journey was involved in a collision with a pair of tractor-trailers

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