On June 10, at approximately 6 p.m., Nacogdoches

County DPS troopers responded to and investigated a three vehicle crash on US 59

about six miles south of Nacogdoches. The preliminary crash investigation

indicates a 2012 Dodge van failed to yield right-of-way from FM 2864 and was

struck by a southbound 2013 Honda CRV. After the initial collision the Dodge van

struck a 2012 Ford pickup that was stopped in the turn lane of US 59 waiting to

turn onto FM 2864. The driver of the Dodge van was identified as Gerald Dee

Drummond, 60, from Fayettville, AR. Gerald Drummond was transported to

Parkland Hospital in Dallas and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries on June

12. Sherry Drummond, 62, was transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in

Nacogdoches where she was reportedly treated and released. The driver of the

Honda CRV was identified as Rita Rosa Steier, 56, from Timpson, TX. Steier was

also transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital where she too was treated and

released. The driver of the 2012 Ford pickup was identified as Jake Crisp, 16, from

Nacogdoches, TX. Crisp was not reported as being injures during the crash. This

crash remains under investigation