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Pickup Has Head On With 18 Wheeler, 1 Deceased, CORRIGAN, August 7, 2023 - Shortly before 7 am on August 7, 2023, a driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel on US-59 in Corrigan and drifted into the oncoming lanes causing a head on Collision. A white 2017 Chevy pickup, driven by Caden Barrios, 18, of Cushing, was south-bound on US-59 in Corrigan when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel. Barrios' vehicle drifted into the oncoming north-bound lanes of traffic and slammed head on into an 18 wheeler driven by Dennis Lambert, 59, of Houston. Both vehicles came to rest in the right lane of the north-bound side. Lambert's trailer a giant roll (of something) that rolled off of the 18 wheeler trailer, landed on the sidewalk (busting the sidewalk), and rolled over a chain link fence into a residential back yard. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department, and Officers with Corrigan Police Department, including Corporal Jason Porter, Officer Bobby Goynes, and Chief Darrell Gibson. Barrios was transported by ambulance to CHI Lufkin Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Lambert was physically okay. Sadly, Barrios' passenger, younger brother (16 years old), was killed on impact. Justice of the Peace, Jamie Richardson filed an inquest at the scene. A first call car from Cochran Funeral Home transported the victim from the scene. Traffic on the north-bound side of 59 was rerouted around the accident by opening up one lane of the south-bound side of 59. Both vehicles were recovered by Riley Wrecker Service out of Corrigan. This accident remains under investigation by the Corrigan Police Department. Special thank you: (you know who you are)

Recycling Trash Pile Catches Fire, GOODRICH, August 4, 2023 - Shortly before 9 am on August 4, 2023, a fire somehow ignited a trash pile at USA Recycling located at 7233, US-59 in Goodrich. Volunteer Fire Departments from Goodrich, Livingston, and other surrounding VFDs were summoned to fight the stubborn flames. At time of press (10:45 am), there's no reported injuries and firemen are still on the scene. One lane of traffic on the north-bound side of 59 is blocked for emergency vehicles, traffic is otherwise flowing. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Unsafe Pass Causes Rollover Accident, PROVIDENCE, August 3, 2023 - At approximately 9:55 am on August 3, 2023, a tan 2015 Toyota Tacoma, driven by Sharon Taylor, 73, of Fairfield, was south-bound on US-146. Taylor decided to pass an 18 wheeler driven by Arthur Gunn, 77, of Shepherd, that was directly in front of her (in a no passing zone). As Taylor was passing, an oncoming north-bound vehicle forced her to move back into the south-bound lane in front of the 18 wheeler that she was passing, but she cut it too close and clipped the front driver's side bumper of the 18 wheeler. The impact caused Taylor to leave the pavement to the right and roll. Taylor's pickup rolled and crashed through a wooden fence at Escapees RV Club, slammed into a motor home, bounced off the motor home and came to rest against a travel trailer (both in Escapees Club). Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, Deputy Justin Murdock with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Troopers Corporal Ramey Bass and Cotye Lowrie with the Texas Highway Patrol. Taylor and her passenger were helped from their vehicle and helped to a seat inside Escapees. Gunn was uninjured. Both Taylor and her passenger were transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic on 146 was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. Taylor's vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing and will be stored in Livingston, the 18 wheeler was driven from the scene. Taylor is likely facing a citation for the unsafe pass. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Rollover Accident is Turns Fatal, GOODRICH, August 2, 2023 - At approximately 2:50 pm on August 2, 2023, a white 2004 Honda Odyssey was west-bound on FM-1988 East. The driver apparently entered a curve too fast in the 1006 block of 1988 East. Her vehicle left the pavement to the right, she then over corrected to the left, left the pavement, and proceeded down into a creek where her vehicle turned over coming to rest upside down (about a mile east of US-59). Sadly, the driver, Ilcel Pacheco, 30, of Livingston, was killed on impact. There were three small children in the van. Alegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Goodrich and Livingston Volunteer Fire Departments, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Constable Mike Nettles, and Troopers Nick Hatton, Cotye Lowrie, Corporal Ramey Bass, and Sergeant Sam Lattner with the Texas Highway Patrol. Two of the children were transported by ambulance to Kingwood Hospital, a third child was flown to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Justice of the Peace, Robert "Dooley" Johnson filed an inquest at the scene. Pacheco was transported from the scene by a first call car from Cochran Funeral Home. Traffic on 1988 East was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Pacheco's vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston. Pacheco was the mother of the three children. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Vehicle Rolls, 1 Person Flown, LIVINGSTON, July 28, 2023 - At approximately 5:30 pm on July 28, 2023, a white SUV (names have not yet been released) was south-bound on the US-59 Bypass in Livingston. For some reason, the vehicle left the pavement to the right, crossed the feeder, and left the feeder to the right and rolled. The vehicle came to rest on its driver's side. Ambulances from Allegiance Ambulance Service and Acute Medical Services were dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Depart, and Officers from Livingston Police Department lead by Sergeant Chris Simmons. There were multiple children in the vehicle, and one young person (female) was flown. Others were transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital. The vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing & Recovery. PolkCountyToday.com will update this story when we're able to ascertain more information from Livingston Police Department. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Rollover Accident Caught on Video, No Injuries, Alcohol Suspected, MOORE HILL, July 23, 2023 - At approximately 8:50 pm on July 23, 2023, a tan 2000 Mercury Sable, driven by Vonessa Alsup, 32m of Livingston, was north-bound on FM-3126. Just as Alsup passed Windomere Road, her vehicle left the pavement to the right, went into a ditch and rolled. The vehicle came to rest upright facing its opposite direction of travel. Alsup climbed out of the vehicle under her own power and sat down in the grass. Deputy Simon Prince was dispatched to the scene along with Trooper Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol. As it turns out, Alsup was charged and arrested for driving while intoxicated. A rollback wrecker from Ken's Towing recovered Alsup's vehicle and it will be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

18 Wheeler vs SUV, SUV Driver Arrested for DWI, LEGGETT, July 19, 2023 - At approximately 8:25 pm on July 19, 2023, an 18 wheeler, driven by Shawn Thomas, 39, of Chesterfield, Virginia, was south-bound on US-59. Thomas was driving a tanker filled with contaminated water from East Palestine Ohio. The water was being transported to Deer Park. As Thomas was passing through Leggett, a north-bound white 2014 Kia Sorento, driven by Joseph Earl Glarborg, 45, of Gladewater drifted into the south-bound lanes of 59. Glarborg alleged fell asleep. His vehicle slammed into the side of Thomas' 18 wheeler. The impact caused Glarborg's car slide into a ditch on the south-bound side. Thomas' 18 wheeler came to rest on the road. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, Constable Mike Nettles, and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. Amazingly, there were no injuries. Corporal Bass administered a field sobriety test on Glarborg and placed him under arrest for driving while intoxicated. Traffic on both sides of 59 was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Glarborg's vehicle was recovered by Ken's Towing and will be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston. Thomas' 18 wheeler was recovered by Smith Towing out of Livingston. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

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Unsafe Lane Change Causes Rollover, LIVINGSTON, July 13, 2023 - According to witnesses, at approximately 5:30 pm on July 13, 2023, the driver of a red Chrysler 300 (driver's name not yet released) was south-bound on South Houston (US-146) in the left lane. The female driver decided to change lanes (to the right lane). Witnesses stated that she was driving very fast and cut into the right lane before it was clear to change. She struck the rear driver's side fender of a white Chevy Silverado. The impact caused the Chrysler to roll several times, allegedly ejecting the driver in the process. The Chrysler came to rest upside down in the middle of the pavement (just south of Garner Street). The pickup pulled to a private drive to the right of South Houston. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, and Officers with the Livingston Police Department. The driver of the Chrysler was transported from the scene by ambulance with serious injuries. The driver of the pickup was physically okay. All traffic on 146 was blocked during investigation and cleanup. The Chrysler was recovered by Ken's Towing and will be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston. The pickup was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston. This accident remains under investigation by the Livingston Police Department. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Car Rear Ends 18 Wheeler, Intoxication Suspected, Driver Flown, SCHWAB CITY, July 7, 2023 - At approximately 10 am on July 10, 2023, an 18 wheeler tanker, driven by Raymond Dwayne Dowdell, 64, of Liberty, was south-bound on US-146. Dowdell slowed to make a turn onto Grandbury Lease Road and was slammed from behind by a black 2013 Infiniti G-37, driven by Raymond Dale Rusher, 22, of Plano. Rusher's vehicle came to rest right there while Dowdell pulled right, onto Grandbury Lease Road and stopped. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Holiday Lake Estates and Livingston Volunteer Fire Departments, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Trooper Kevin Burman with the Texas Highway Patrol. Rusher was treated at the scene and then loaded onto a medical helicopter and transported to Kingwood Hospital with serious injuries. Dowdell was physically okay. Intoxication by Rushing is suspected (possible marijuana). Traffic on 146 was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Rushing was cited for failure to control speed and no seatbelt. Rushing's vehicle was recovered by Pop's Wrecker Service and will be stored in Livingston. The 18 wheeler was driven from the scene. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Crazy Wreck Hospitalizes 3, LIVINGSTON, July 9, 2023 - Shortly after 1 am on July 9, 2023, a pickup with three young males was south-bound on US-59 in Livingston. For some reason (under investigation), the vehicle left the pavement to the right just before the overpass at the south end of Livingston (near Boot Barn). The pickup left the pavement just before the guardrail portion of the overpass, continued down the embankment crossed the road at the U-Turn portion at the bottom, and jumped an small upward embankment landing just short of the creek. The pickup landed on its passenger's side and caught fire. The three young men got out of the burning pickup and made their way back up the embankment where they flagged down passers by. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, and Officers with the Livingston Police Department. One of the young men reportedly dragged his cousin back up the embank because his cousing couldn't walk from the crash. Two of the occupants had bad head injuries. Two of the men were reportedly taken by ambulance to Kingwood Hospital and the third occupant to CHI Livingston. This accident remains under investigation by the Livingston Police Department. We'll update this story with more information when we receive it. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing and Pat with Pops Wrecker Service

Driver Jumps Culvert, Arrested for DWI, SCENIC LOOP, July 9, 2023 - Shortly after midnight on July 9, 2023, the driver of a white 2017 Dodge Journey, was north-bound on FM-3277 (Scenic Loop), when his vehicle left the pavement to the right, jumped a culvert, rolled and came to rest upright nose in ditch. Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene along with Allegiance Ambulance Service and Trooper Andrew Moldonado with the Texas Highway Patrol (from San Jacinto County). The driver refused medical treatment and was uninjured. Trooper Moldonado placed the driver (name not released yet) under arrest for driving while intoxicated. Traffic on Scenic Loop was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. The vehicle was recovered by Pops Wrecker Service and will be stored in Livingston. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing Editor's Note: We'll update this story with driver's name as soon as we're able to get that information.

Passing in No Passing Zone, SWARTWOUT, July 4, 2023 - At approximately 10:50 am on July 4, 2023, the driver of a white 2023 Ford Explorer was east-bound on FM-1988 West. The driver decided to attempt a legal U-turn when the driver of the vehicle behind her, silver Chevy Trailblazer (older model) attempted to pass her in a no passing zone and impacted the front driver's side fender. The impact caused the Chevy to roll and come to rest upright facing west in the middle of the pavement. The Ford Explorer pulled into a driveway. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Goodrich Volunteer Fire Department, Deputy Tobias Martinez with the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Trooper Kevin Burman with the Texas Highway Patrol. There were no serious injuries. As a precautionary measure, the driver of the Chevy was transported to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Traffic was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. The driver of the Chevy was cited for passing in a no passing zone and minor in possession of alcohol. The Chevy was recovered by LakeView Wrecker, while the Ford was recovered by Premier Wrecker (both vehicles will be stored in Livingston). Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Gust of Wind Causes Small Plane to Crash While Landing, LEGGETT, June 25, 2023 - Shortly after 2 pm on June 25, 2023, the pilot of a BearHawk Five aircraft, was landing his small airplane on his property (4.5 miles off of US-59). As the pilot was landing, a sudden gust of wind coming from the south pushed the plane into the outside corner of its hangar. Texas EMS Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Troopers Johnny Wilkerson and Sean Barnes with the Texas Highway Patrol. Fortunately, the pilot and his passenger sustained only bumps and bruises, but were otherwise okay. Trooper Wilkerson executed a preliminary investigation, before the accident is turned over the Federal Aviation Administration. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

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Driver Slams Into Postal Vehicle, EAST TEMPE, June 18, 2023 - At approximately 3:35 pm on June 18, 2023, a white 2018 Ford Explorer, driven by Ester Marie McDonald, 47, of Livingsto (a postal deliverer that was on the job), was north-bound on FM-350 South. McDonald slowed down to make a left turn onto Mangum road when she was slammed from behind by a red 2012 Kia Sportage driven by Falon Shea Adamex, 25, of Conroe. McDonald's vehicle came to rest on the soft shoulder while Adamex's vehicle came to rest on the pavement. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Trooper Sean Barnes with the Texas Highway Patrol. McDonald was physically okay. Adamex was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Adamex is likely facing a citation for the crash. Adamex's vehicle was recovered by Kwik while McDonald's vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing (both will be stored in Livingston). This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Motorcycle/Car Accident by Livingston Post Office, LIVINGSTON, June 16, 2023 - Shortly before 8 pm on June 15, 2023, a Honda motorcycle, driven by Jeffrey Gibbs, 33, of Liberty, was east-bound on West Church Street. As Gibbs was passing the intersection of West Church and Briarway (next to the post office), a navy blue 2017 Honda CR-V, driven by Carline Swilley, 77, of Livingston, that was in the right lane ahead of Gibbs attempted a sudden left turn directly in front of Gibbs. The motorcycle slammed into the driver's side of Swilley's SUV. Both vehicles came to rest right there. An Ambulance from Acute Medical Services was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, Firemen from Woodville (who happened to be in the vicinity), and Officers Jacob Edwards and Sergeant Tito Reyes with the Livingston Police Department. Gibbs was wearing a helmet but sustained serious injuries. Gibbs was transported by ambulance to a landing zone and was prepped to be flown from Livingston. Swilley was physically okay. Traffic on West Church was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Swilley was cited for the unsafe turn. Gibbs' motorcycle was recovered by Smith Towing out of Livingston while Swilley's vehicle was recovered by Ken's Towing and will be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

18 Wheeler Turns Over, No Injuries, LIVINGSTON, June 15, 2023 - Shortly before 2 pm on June 15, 2023, the driver of an 18 wheeler logging truck was north-bound on US-59 just north of the Livingston City Limits. The driver suddenly had to slow down for heavy traffic, but his brakes failed. The driver cut right and left the pavement to avoid striking another vehicle. The driver drove into a ditch area this caused his loaded 18 wheeler to have a load shift. The weight of the logs turned his rig over on the driver's side. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Trooper Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol was dispatched to investigate. A heavy duty wrecker was sent for to clean up the mess. Special thank you: Willster

Car Rear Ends Pickup, 1 Hospitalized , ALABAMA COUSHATTA COUNTRY, June 15, 2023 - Shortly before 2 pm on June 15, 2023, a white 2011 Dodge pickup, driven by Michael Kowena, 31, of the Alabama Coushatta Tribe, was west-bound on US-190 East. Kowena slowed to make a left turn onto Bear Creek Loop when he was slammed from behind by a silver 2017 Toyota Camry, driven by Christopher Smith, 42, of Tacoma Washington. Kowena pulled his truck to the right shoulder, Smith remained right at the point of impact. The impact totaled Smith's vehicle and possibly Kowena's vehicle. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Alabama Coushatta Police Department, the Alabama Coushatta Volunteer Fire Department, a Deputy from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Trooper Sean Barnes with the Texas Highway Patrol. Kowena was physically okay. Smith was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic on 190 was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Smith is facing a citation for failure to control speed. Smith's vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston. Kowena's vehicle was recovered by a friend.

Pickup Crashes Into Parking Lot at Nursing Home, MARSTON, June 15, 2023 - At approximately 8:30 am on June 15, 2023, an older model white Toyota Tundra, driven by Glen Roy Cash, 52, of Houston, was south-bound on US-59. For some reason, Cash's pickup left the pavement to the right. Cash's vehicle crashed through a wooden fence at Timber Wood Nursing home, then impacted a silver Jeep Cherokee, and a black Chevy Equinox, then slammed sideways into a small tree. Acute Medical Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Sergeant Sam Lattner with the Texas Highway Patrol. Cash opted to ride on the ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital, while there, Cash, when left unattended for a moment left the hospital and fled on foot. At time of press, Cash has not yet been located and appears to be on the run from the law. Cash is likely facing a list of charges.

Fatal Accident on FM-62, CAMDEN, June 15, 2023 - Shortly after 5 am on June 15, 2023, a silver 2013 Honda CRV was east-bound on FM-62 (about 4 miles off US-59). The driver was possibly distracted when her vehicle left the pavement to the right. She over corrected, crossed the pavement again to the left and began to roll. Evidence at the scene suggests that the vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to rest upright, in the grass, facing west. During the roll over, the driver, Savanah Ruth Konarik, 24, of Camden was ejected and landed in the grass. Sadly, Konarik was killed on impact. An Ambulance from Acute Medical Services was dispatched to the scene along with Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, including Corporal Adrian Ontiveros, Deputy Tobias Martinez, and Deputy Simon Prince. Trooper Sean Barnes was dispatched to investigate and was also assisted by Sergeant Sam Lattner with the Texas Highway Patrol. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. A first-call car from Cochran Funeral Home transported Konarik from the scene. The vehicle was recovered by Clifton Chevrolet out of Corrigan. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

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Fatal Accident at Dangerous Curve, LIVINGSTON, June 12, 2023 - Shortly before 10 am on June 12, 2023, Livingston Police Department was notified of an accident at the curve that goes under the US-59 bypass (near Bounds Autoplex). Preliminarily, the accident appears to have happened within the last 48 hours. The male driver of an older model GMC pickup, entered the curve that goes under the 59 bypass too fast. His pickup left the pavement and continued towards the creek that runs under 59, juumped an embankment, went airborne, struck a large tree and came to rest on its driver's side deep in the weeds. Officer Ryan Boyd with Livingston Police Department was dispatched to conduct a preliminary investigation. Officer Boyd was assisted by a host of other officers with LPD including Chief Matt Parrish, and the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department. The driver of the pickup was deceased. Justice of the Peace, Jamie Richardson performed an inquest at the scene. The driver had no identification on his person and is yet to be positively identified. A first-call car from Cochran Funeral Home transported the victim from the scene. The pickup was recovered by Dan's Towing out of Livingston. This accident remains under investigation by the Livingston Police Department. Editor's Note: The location of this accident is a remote area in the City of Livingston. Due to it's desolate location, it's easily possible for a major accident to occur at any time during day or night and nobody knows about it until it's discovered. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Motorcycle Crash Hospitalizes Driver, EAST TEMPE, June 11, 2023 - At approximately 1:20 pm on June 11, 2023, a purple Suzuki Motorcycle, driven by Charles Alpers, 39, of Cleveland, was west-bound on US-190 West. According to Alpers, his front brake locked up. Alpers' motorcycle turned over on its left side ejecting Alpers and his passenger, Courtney Barrett. Alpers was not wearing a helmet and sustained a head wound. An ambulance from Acute Medical Services was dispatched to the scene along with Polk County Chief Deputy, Ricky Childers, Sergeant Adam Norris, and Trooper Cotye Lowrie with the Texas Highway Patrol. Alpers was helped to his feet by EMS personnel and held up as he walked to the Ambulance. Courtney Barrett was physically okay. Alpers was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital. A friend drove Alpers' motorcycle to the nearby Corner Shell Station. Alpers was cited for no driver's license. Alpers' motorcycle was recovered by a friend.