Texas

Nicholas Schintgen Killed in Accident at US Hwy 69 in Cherokee County, TX

Published on: March 27, 2024

Date of Accident
March 25, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Nicholas Schintgen
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

2722 Bunche St, Tyler, TX 75701, USA

What Happened

Authorities have identified the person killed in a collision at US Hwy 69 in Cherokee County, TX on March 25th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 1:43 p.m. Reports say a tractor-trailer was allegedly traveling at an unsafe speed on wet roadways poor to losing control and entering into the path of a Dodge van. Following the collision, one of the two vehicles is said to have left the roadway and crashed into a nearby tree. Authorities say the driver of the Dodge, identified as 44-year-old Nicholas Schintgen, was fatally injured at the scene. The other driver, 38-year-old Nelson Terrell, had possible injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram Van, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US Hwy 69
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram Van collided with a tractor-trailer

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