Texas

Kristen Lee Killed in Accident at US Hwy 59 in Shelby County, TX

Published on: April 7, 2025

Date of Accident
December 4, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Officials in Shelby County, TX, are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on December 4, 2024, at approximately 2:42 p.m. on US Highway 59. According to investigators, a RAM 1500 pickup was traveling northeast when it lost control at an unsafe speed and collided head-on with a Freightliner M2 van traveling southwest. The driver of the RAM, 26-year-old Kristen Lee, was properly restrained and sustained fatal injuries. The 31-year-old driver of the Freightliner, who was not publicly identified, sustained a minor injury. Unsafe speed and loss of control were identified as contributing factors. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Shelby County Police
Vehicles Involved
Ram 1500, Freightliner M2 Van
Road/Highway
US Hwy 59
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ram 1500 and a Freightliner M2 Van were involved in a collision

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