Texas

Stephanie Smith Killed; Christina Johnson Injured in Accident at State Hwy 62 in Orange, TX

Date of Accident
April 12, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Stephanie Smith, Christina Johnson
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 62, Orange, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a woman at State Hwy 62 in Orange, TX on April 12th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11:35 p.m. According to preliminary investigation, a 2017 Ford make vehicle was headed southbound while a 2011 Ford make vehicle was headed northbound. The 2017 Ford reportedly veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with the 2011 Ford. The 2017 Ford driver, identified as 48-year-old Stephanie Smith, died at the scene. The other driver, identified as 29-year-old Christina Johnson, was hospitalized for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford vehicles
Road/Highway
State Hwy 62
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Two Ford make vehicles were involved in a collision

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