Texas

Lloyd Davis Jr Killed; Carolyn Davis Injured in Accident at US 59 in Shepherd, TX

Date of Accident
June 7, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Lloyd Davis Jr, Carolyn Davis
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 59, Shepherd, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person involved at US 59 in Shepherd, TX on June 7th, 2023. Police believe it happened around 11:45 a.m. between a tractor-trailer and Cadillac Deville. Investigators say the tractor-trailer, operated by a 47-year-old Houston man, was headed southbound on US 59. The Cadillac was on Loop 424, approaching the intersection with US 59. Authorities allege the Cadillac missed a posted stop sign before traveling into the path of the truck. The two vehicles collided, leaving a passenger in the Cadillac with fatal injuries. The passenger was identified as 89-year-old Lloyd Davis Jr. The driver, identified as 83-year-old Carolyn Davis, suffered injuries believed to be serious in nature. The Houston driver was not injured, according to police. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Cadillac Deville
Road/Highway
US 59
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and a Cadillac Deville were involved in a crash

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