Texas

Michael Edwards, Marcella Edwards Injured; Richard Bailiff Killed in Accident at FM 14 in Smith County, TX

Published on: October 18, 2023

Date of Accident
September 27, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Michael Edwards, Marcella Edwards
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM14, Tyler, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured two people at FM 14 in Smith County, TX on September 27th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8:05 p.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-150 operated by 35-year-old Richard Bailiff was southbound on FM 14 after allegedly having been involved in a previous crash. Police say the vehicle contained southbound after the crash before veering into a northbound bar ditch. They say the vehicle struck a road sign before returning to the roadway where it collided head-on with a BMW operated by 47-year-old Michael Edwards. The impact is said to have pushed the the BMW into a nearby Mazda CX-5 before the vehicles came to rest in bar ditches and a shoulder. Officials say the Mazda operator was uninjured while Edwards and a passenger, 45-year-old Marcella Edwards, were both seriously injured. Bailiff suffered fatal injuries in the incident. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150, BMW M240i
Road/Highway
FM 14
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-150 and a BMW M240i were involved in a crash

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