Texas

William Lee Killed in Accident at TX 63 in Zavalla, TX

Published on: January 11, 2022

Date of Accident
December 8, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
William Lee
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

TX-63, Zavalla, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have information on a crash that led to the death of a driver at TX 63 in Zavalla, TX on December 8th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 5:20 p.m. A tractor-trailer hauling a mobile home was headed eastbound on Hwy 63 when it reportedly served into a westbound lane to avoid colliding with tree branches extending onto the roadway. In the process, the truck collided with a Ford Crown Victoria operated by 82-year-old William Lee. Lee was hospitalized with serious injuries that he died from one week later. The other driver, a 39-year-old Greenville man, was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Vehicle, Ford Crown Victoria
Road/Highway
TX 63
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial Vehicle veered into opposite direction traffic and collided with a Ford Crown Victoria

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