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SUV Fails to Yield to 18 Wheeler, 1 Person Flown, LIVINGSTON, April 22, 2024 - At approximately 6:20 pm on April 22, 2024, an 18 wheeler driven by Kenneth Holland, 42, was traveling south-bound pulling through the intersection of North Washington (Business 59) and North Houston (146 by Giavannis). At that moment, a south-bound maroon GMC Yukon, driven by Lesli Bennett, 43, of Leggett, attempted a left turn onto North Washington but failed to yield. The GMC and the 18 wheeler collided. The impact knocked Bennett backwards and onto the shoulder while Holland's vehicle came to rest right there. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, and Officers with the Livingston Police Department. Bennett was entrapped. Firemen used the Jaws-of-Life to cut her door off. Bennett was transported by ambulance to a nearby landing zone and flown from the scene. Holland was physically okay. Bennett is facing a citation in the accident. Both vehicles were recovered by Smith Towing out of Livingston. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Driver Crashes Into Tree, Alcohol Suspected, SEGNO, April 22, 2024 - At approximately 10:20 pm on April 21, 2024, a tan 2011 Hyundai Elantra was north-bound on FM-2798. As the driver was approaching FM-943, he never pressed his brakes, crossed over 943, entered a residential yard, crashed through a fence and slammed head on into a tree. The driver, Jason Craig Lyons, 39, of Livingston, was reportedly ejected and his head struck the windshield. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Segno Volunteer Fire Department, Deputy Albert Richard with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Trooper Sean Barnes with the Texas Highway Patrol. EMS personnel loaded Lyons into an ambulance and transported him to a nearby landing zone. An Air Life Medical Helicopter landed and flew Lyons to Kingwood Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Alcohol is suspected as there was a heavy smell of alcohol on Lyons and in his vehicle. Lyons may be facing the charge of driving while intoxicated. His vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston. Special thank you: Ken with Ken's Towing

Failure to Yield Causes Collision, GOODRICH, April 19, 2024 - At approximately 6:55 pm on April 19, 2024, a black 2011 Dodge Journey, driven by Vanessa Holcomb, 23, of Goodrich, was north-bound on US-59. As Holcomb was passing Lone Star Charlie's Restaurant, a silver 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Ann Dunn, 86, of Rye, pulled off of Queens Row Road onto 59 and failed to yield to Holcomb. The collision was nearly a broadside, but Holcomb's vehicle just grazed the front end of Dunn's vehicle. The collision sent Holcomb's vehicle into the center median while Dunn's vehicle spun around and came to rest on the pavment. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Corporal Darren Brooks with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. EMS treated Holcomb's female passenger at the scene as well as Dunn. Traffic on 59 was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Dunn is likely facing a citation for failure to yield. Dunn's vehicle was recovered by Fawbush Wrecker Service out of Goodrich while Holcomb's vehicle was also towed from the scene.

2 Vehicle Accident, 2 Hospitalized, GOODRICH, April 17, 2024 - At approximately 5:45 pm on April 17, 2024, a tan 2005 Ford F-150, driven by Arly Balbuena, 17, of Livingston, was east-bound on FM-1988 East. As Balbuena was passing the intersection of FM-2969, a red 1997 Ford Ranger, driven by Joseph Bogany, 87, of Goodrich, pulled out in front of her from a stop sign. The vehicles collided. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Goodrich Volunteer Fire Department, Deputy Kayla Hemperly with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Troopers Allen Jones and Nick Hatton with the Texas Highway Patrol. Firemen used extraction equipment to remove the door from Bogany's vehicle as EMS personnel carefully removed him. Bogany and Balbuena were transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Bogany will be facing a citation for failure to yield. Both vehicles were recovered by Ken's Towing and will be stored in Livingston.

Distracted Driver Crashes BMW, MOSCOW, April 17, 2024 - At approximately 8:50 am on April 17, 2024, a gray 2006 BMW Z4 was south-bound on US-59. The driver was allegedly distracted when she left the pavement to the right and struck a rusty pole at 59 and FM-350. Constable Ray Myers was in the vicinity and radioed to dispatch about the crash. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Deputy Michael McDuffy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. The driver, Morgan Marguerite Dorman, 34, of Zavalla, only sustained bumps and minor cuts and was treated at the scene by EMS Personnel. Unfortunately for Dorman, in addition to crashing her car, she also had an outstanding warrant and was cuffed and hauled in to Polk County Jail by Corporal Bass. Dorman's vehicle was recovered by Clifton Chevrolet out of Corrigan.

Driver Crashes Into Tree, Alcohol Suspected, WEST TEMPE, April 14, 2024 - At approximately 6:18 pm on April 14, 2024, a white 2007 Kia Rio was east-bound on Yarborough Loop. The driver veered to the left off of the unpaved road and slammed into a tree at 559 Yarborough Loop. According to witnesses who approached the scene, the driver, Matthew Mock, 35, of Livingston, was breathing, but not responding. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department, and Trooper Nick Hatton with the Texas Highway Patrol. Mock was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. There was a heavy smell of alcohol coming from Mock's person and from his vehicle. Mock is possibly facing the charge of driving while intoxicated. His vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston. Special thank you: Chad Nystrom

2 Vehicle Accident, 1 Person Hospitalized, GOODRICH, April 12, 2024 - At approximately 2 pm on April 12, 2024, a silver 2009 Honda Accord, driven by Melanie Ann Evans, 53, of Logansport, Louisiana, was south-bound on US-59. As Evans was passing the north end of Loop 393, a gray 2018 Chevy Equinox, driven by Beverly Shannon, 76, of Coldspring, pulled off of 393 directly in front of Evans. The vehicles collided. Shannon's vehicle spun around and came to rest on the pavement while Evans' vehicle left the pavement to the right and went down into the grass and stopped at the edge of a parking lot. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Goodrich Volunteer Fire Department and Trooper Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol. Shannon was transported by ambulance to Kingwood Hospital while Evans and her passenger (and their dog, Isabella) were physically okay. Traffic on the south-bound side at 393 was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Shannon is facing a citation for failure to yield. Shannon's vehicle was recovered by Smith Towing and will be stored in Livingston while Evans' vehicle was recovered by Pop's Wrecker Service and will also be stored in Livingston.

Pedigo Park in Livingston flooded pretty good after it rained all night in Livingston.

Collision Hospitalizes 2, PROVIDENCE, March 27, 2024 - Shortly after 5 pm on March 27, 2024, a black 2019 Ford Edge, driven by Nancy Briton, 75, of Livingston, was south-bound on US-146. As Briton was about to pass Providence Road, a black 2020 Nissan Sentra, driven by Alauna Lester, 22, of Livingston, pulled off of Providence directly in front of Briton. Briton's vehicle broad sided Lester's vehicle. Lester's vehicle slid off the pavement into the grass on the north-bound side of 146 while Briton's vehicle spun around and came to rest on the pavement facing north. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, and Trooper Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol. Lester was transported by ambulance to a nearby landing zone and flown from the scene. Briton was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic on 146 was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Lester is facing a citation for failure to yield. Briton's vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston while Lester's vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing and will also be stored in Livingston. Special thank you: P.A. and Zunilda

2 Vehicle Accident Hospitalizes 1, BLANCHARD, March 20, 2024 - At approximately 7:40 pm on March 20, 2024, a black 2009 Toyota Camry, driven by Zavalla Gutierrez, 35 of Honduras, was south-bound on FM-2457 (next to Dollar General just off 190). A red north-bound 2014 Nissan Versa, driven by Elaine Carnegie, 67, of Livingston suddenly attempted a left turn into Dollar General but failed to yield to Gutierrez. The vehicles collided. Gutierrez's vehicle left the pavement to the right and continued up a mild slope, while Carnegie's vehicle came to rest on the pavement. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Trooper Sean Barnes with the Texas Highway Patrol. Gutierrez was physically okay, but Carnegie was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Carnegie is facing a citation for failure to yield, while Gutierrez is facing citations for no driver's license and no insurance. Carngegie's vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing out of Livingston while Gutierrez's vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Robbery/Pursuit Started in Porter Spills Into Polk County, SAN JACINTO COUNTY, March 18, 2024 - Shortly after 11 am PolkCountyToday.com was alerted that there was a pursuit that started in Porter was headed towards Polk County (via Trinity River Bridge). As we were south-bound on US-59 (near Lakeside Village), the pursuit passed us (on the north-bound side of 59), then quickly turned around headed south again. The suspect vehicle was finally stopped just south of the Trinity River Bridge in San Jacinto County (near the Covered Wagon). The driver allegedly robbed a Walgreens in Porter. Several of our Deputies were set up to spike the tires of the vehicle, and the suspect vehicle reportedly attempted to run over them. The suspect has been caught and will be facing a list of charges. EDITOR'S NOTE: Because this is a Porter/Montgomery County case, this is all the information that we have at this time. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Head On Collision on 59, 1 Deceased, MOSCOW, March 17, 2024 - At approximately 3:47 pm on March 17, 2024, a white 2023 Dodge pickup (pulling a loaded trailer), driven by John Rogers, 21, of New Caney, was south-bound on US-59. Rogers suddenly had a head on colliision with a black 2015 Chevy Malibu. The driver of the Malibu was in the north-bound lanes of 59, and suddenly went into a slide. The Malibu slid through the center median, entered the south-bound lanes and slammed head on into Rogers' pickup. Both vehicles came to rest in the grass on the right side of the south-bound lanes. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Officers from Corrigan Police Department, and Troopers Nick Hatton and Chris Cain with the Texas Highway Patrol. Deputy Adrian Ontiveros was the first emergency person on the scene and applied chest compressions to the driver of the Malibu (Juan D. Iglesias, 71, of Houston). Iglesias succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Rogers was uninjured. Traffic on the south-bound side of 59 was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. It is not yet known what caused Iglesias to go into a slide and lose control of his vehicle. Justice of the Peace, Jamie Richardson, filed and inquest at the scene. A first-call car from Cochran Funeral Home transported Iglesias from the scene. Iglesias' vehicle was recovered by Clifton Chevrolet out of Corrigan, while Rogers' vehicle was recovered by Riley Wrecker Service out of Corrigan. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Crash on 2457 Hospitalizes 1, BLANCHARD, March 16, 2024 - At approximately 10:03 am on March 16, 2024, a red, 2014 Dodge pickup, driven by Vince Huebner, 60, of Livingston, was south-bound on FM-2457. Huebner had stopped due to stopped traffic in front of him when he was slammed from behind by a white 2018 Dodge Durango, driven by Jasmine Hinds, 32, of Livingston. The impact pushed Huebner's vehicle across the north-bound lane. Huebner steered his vehicle to a stop on the north-bound shoulder of 2457. Hinds' vehicle went into the ditch on the south-bound side. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Deputies Adrian Ontiveros and Keagan Newman with the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Trooper Nick Hatton with the Texas Higwhay Patrol. Hinds exited her vehicle and sat in the ditch with her child passenger. Huebner and his wife were physically okay. Hinds was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. Hinds was cited for failure to control speed. Huebner's vehicle was recovered by Kwik Tow Wrecker out of Livingston, while Hinds' vehicle was recovered by Harwood Wrecker Service out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Motorcycle vs Car, 1 Hospitalized, BLANCHARD, March 9, 2024 - At approximately 8 pm on March 9, 2024, a black Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Kevin Phillips, 33, of Livingston, was south-bound on FM-2457. As Phillips was about to pass FM-3126 (next to Blanchard Baptist Church), a silver 2023 Ford Escape, driven by David Wheeler, 60, of Trinity, was north-bound on 2457 and attempted a left turn (onto 3126) directly in front of Phillips. The vehicles collided. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department, Deputy Ted Smith with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. Phillips was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries (Phillips was wearing a helmet). Wheeler was physically okay. Traffic at the intersection was slowed, but not blocked. Wheeler is facing citations for failure to yield during the left turn, and violate DL restrictions. Phillips' motorcycle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker out of Livingston, while Wheeler's vehicle was recovered by Fawbush Wrecker out of Goodrich. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Car/Pickup Collision Hospitalizes 1, BLANCHARD, March 5, 2024 - At approximately 10:15 am on March 5, 2024, a black 2006 Ford F-150 pickup, driven by Thomas Martin, 65, of Livingston, was south-bound on FM-2457. As Martin was passing FM-3126 (by Blanchard Baptist Church), a blue-green 2011 Ford Edge, driven by Kay Stephens, 69, of Onalaska, pulled off of 3126 and slammed into the passenger's side of Martin's pickup. The impact knocked Martin's front passenger's side tire off as Martin slid to a stop. Stephens' vehicle came to rest on the pavement at the intersection. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Troopers Johnny Wilkerson, Nick Hatton, and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. Stephens was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Martin was physically okay. Traffic was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Stephens is facing a citation for failure to yield at the intersection. Martin's vehicle was recovered by Smith Towing out of Livingston, while Stephens' vehicle was recovered by George White & Sons Wrecker Service out of Onalaska. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Audrii Cunningham Returns Home to Her Final Resting Place, LIVINGSTON, February 26, 2024 - At around 11 am today (02/26), the body of 11 year old Audrii Cunningham was returned to Livingston. To pay honor and respect to this innocent life that was senselessly taken, local law enforcement, local volunteer fire departments and other meaningful subjects returned Audrii in a convoy. This case has shaken not just Polk County, but much of East Texas to its core. The moment was solemn, and the moment was necessary.

Driver Slams Into Tree, SEGNO, February 24, 2024 - At approximately 11:20 am on February 24, 2024, the driver of a silver 2015 Ford Expedition was east-bound on FM-943 when he left the pavement to the left and struck a tree near the intersection of 943 and FM-1276. The driver, Leonard Whiting, 65, of Livingston, was entrapped. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, Sergeant Jason Paski and Deputy Chrissy McCarty with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. Emergency personnel were able to carefully remove Whiting from his vehicle. Whiting was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. It is not yet known why Whiting left the pavement (possibly sleepy, or traveling too fast in a curve). The accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Whiting's vehicle was recovered by Kwik Tow out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Reckless Driver Strikes Other Vehicle Then Rolls, NEW WILLARD, February 17, 2024 - At approximately 7:55 pm on February 17, 2024, a white 2015 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Loretta Ann Glenn, 68, of Moscow, was north-bound on US-59 when she was struck from behind by a white Toyota Camry driven by Vernon Charles, 31, of Willis. Charles was driving recklessly (possible medical condition) and struck Glenn's vehicle from behind near the north end of Loop 116. The collision caused Charles to lose control and leave the pavement to the right. Charles' car rolled and came to rest on its driver's side against a tree at the edge of the woodline. Glenn pulled into the paved center median. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with a Deputy from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Trooper Sean Barnes with the Texas Highway Patrol. Charles was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Glenn was physically okay. No citations have been issued at this time and the accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Glenn's vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston while Charles' vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing and will also be stored in Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Car Rear Ends 18 Wheeler, GOODRICH, February 16, 2024 - At approximately 9:55 am on February 16, 2024, an 18 wheeler flat bed, driven by Alan Rokhar, 40, of Palestine, was north-bound on US-59. Rokhar was nearly completely stopped due to backed up traffic from road construction (next to Stallion Station Road). Rokhar was suddenly slammed from behind by a gray 2015 Mazda CX5 driven by Mckennna Shulin, 18, of Bedford. Evidence suggests that Shulin caught herself at the last second and cut right but still slammed into the back of Rokhar's 18 wheeler. Shulin's car bounced to the right and spun around as it left the pavement and came to rest at the edge of the woodline facing south. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. Fortunately for Shulin she sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital. Shulin will be cited for failure to control speed. One lane of 59 was blocked during investigation and cleanup. Shulin's vehicle was recovered by Fawbush Wrecker Service and will be stored in Goodrich. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Motorcycle Accident, Driver and Passenger Critical, BLANCHARD, February 9, 2024 - Shortly before 7 pm on February 9, 2024, the driver of a red Kawasaki motorcycle (with female passenger) was south-bound on FM-2457. According to a witness, the driver was traveling around 100 miles per hour (towards the end of 2457 on the lake). The driver lost control, the motorcycle turned over on its side and slid approximately 150 feet, crashed through the end-of-road barrier and came to rest in the grass. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department and Trooper Cotye Lowrie with the Texas Highway Patrol. A witness at the scene (Jason Turner, of Livingston) was fishing off a nearby pier and went to help before EMS personnel arrived. Neither the driver nor his passenger had any identification on them. Both were transported by ambulance to a nearby landing zone and flown to the Houston area in critical condition. At time of press, the names have not yet been released. The motorcycle was recovered by Dan's Towing out of Livingston. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol.

Tire Blowout Causes Rollover, LIVINGSTON, January 22, 2024 - At approximately 10:25 am on January 22, 2024, a silver 2008 Dodge Calliber driven by Dewayne Stuebe, 46, of Livingston, was north-bound on US-59 just south of the Livingston City Limits. Stuebe's driver's side rear tire had a blowout. The blowout caused Stuebe to lose control of his vehicle. His vehicle left the pavement to the right, continued into a ditch, jumped a culvert and rolled. Stuebe's vehicle came to rest upright in the parking lot of Economy Inn. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Corporal Ramey Bass and Sergeant Sam Lattner with the Texas Highway Patrol. Stuebe and his passenger were both transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. No citations were issued. Stuebe's vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

3 Truck Collision, 1 Deceased, CEDAR POINT, January 18, 2024 - At approximately 2:15 pm on January 18, 2024, a three vehicle accident occurred on US-190 West. The collision claimed the life of an Onalaska woman, and sent the other drivers to the hospital. A dark green GMC Sierra, driven by Joan Roach, 59, of Onalaska was west-bound on US-190 West. Roach was waiting to make a left turn (just east of the Cedar Point Subdivision) when she was slammed from behind by a tan 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by Lena Dickerson, 25, of Onalaska. The impact knocked Roach's vehicle into the east-bound lane and she was slammed again (glancing head on) by a white Chevy Silverado driven by Phillip Wilkinson, 65, of Splendora. Roach's vehicle and Dickerson's vehicle's came to rest on the pavement while Wilkinson's vehicle left the pavement to the right and came to rest in a parking area. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Onalaska Volunteer Fire Department, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Game Wardens and Troopers Sean Barnes, Nick Hatton, and Sergeant Allen Stanton with the Texas Highway Patrol. Joan Roach was killed on impact. Dickerson and Wilkinson were both transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. All traffic was blocked during investigation and cleanup. Justice of the Peace, Terri Mayer filed an inquest at the scene. A first-call car from Pace Funeral Home transported Roach from the scene. All three vehicles were recovered by George White & Sons Wrecker Service out of Onalaska. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Multi Vehicle Pile Up on Trinity River Bridge Leaves Jasper Woman Deceased, SAN JACINTO COUNTY, January 15, 2024 - At approximately 8:30 am on January 15, 2024, a multi-vehicle pile up on the Trinity River Bridge occurred. According to witnesses, the driver of a Toyota Tacoma slid out of control on the icy bridge. That was the beginning. A multi-vehicle pile up of eight vehicles inlcuing 18 wheelers were involved. According to sources, one woman involved in the accident who was driving a silver Ford F-150 pickup, got out of her vehicle to help. She was then struck by another out of control vehicle. She (Salina Gilcrest, of Jasper) was rushed by ambulance CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital where she passed away shortly after arriving. Troopers from Polk and San Jacinto Counties converged on the scene and secured the bridge. South-bound traffic on 59 was backed up far. The south-bound side of the Trinity River Bridge was shut down for hours due to the strewned wreckage, investigation, and cleanup. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol in San Jacinto County. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing Editor's Note: Because this is a San Jacinto County wreck, this is about all the information we'll receive on this major accident.

Vehicle Turns Over, Burns, Driver Rescued from Flames, GOODRICH, January 15, 2024 - At approximately 8:35 am on January 15, 2024, a 2004 Chevy Tahoe, driven by Robert Lockhart, 39, of Livingston was south-bound on US-59 South, just north of the north end of Loop 393 when his vehicle left the pavement to the right, continued down the embankment into the wood line, turned over and ignited. Lockhart was entrapped as the vehicle was starting to burn. Fortunately, about five men passing by saw what happened, pulled over, jumped out and was able to rescue Lockhart before EMS personnel showed up. Allegiance Abulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Trooper Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol. Lockhart was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. Lockhart's vehicle was recovered by Kwik Tow out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Icy Bridge Causes Rollover, LIVINGSTON, January 15, 2024 - At approximately 7 am on January 15, 2024, a black 2005 GMC pickup was north-bound on Business 59 overpass (next to Boot Barn). The bridge was iced over and the driver, Jacob Kolojaco, 59, of Livingston, lost control. His pickup slid off the pavment to the left just as he got crossed the bridge, and rolled. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along withe Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, and Officers Jack Mueller and Matthew Stewart with the Livinston Police Department. Kolojaco and his wife, Denise were entrapped. Volunteer Firemen cut out the windshield and safely got both out of the pickup. Both were transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Hosptial with non-life-threatening. No citations were issued. Kolojaco's vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing