The driver of the 2008 Dodge SUV involved in the crash this date on SH 7 has

been identified as 38-year-old Michael Lee Smith from Center. Smith was

transported to LSU Hospital in Shreveport for treatment. Mr. Smith’s

condition is unknown at this time. Shelby County DPS troopers continue to

investigate the crash. No further information is available at this time.

Shelby County, TX, On August 30, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Texas Department

of Public Safety troopers responded to and investigated a motor vehicle crash

involving multiple vehicles on SH 7 at County Road 3156, approximately 6 miles

East of Center.

 

The preliminary crash investigation indicates a 2008 Dodge SUV was driving

westbound on SH 7 when the vehicle suddenly drove into the eastbound lanes and

struck three eastbound vehicles.

The driver of the Dodge SUV struck a 2007 Saturn passenger car, a 2014 Chrysler

200 and a 2016 Nissan SUV.

The identity of the driver of the Dodge is not available at this time; the next of kin

notification has not been made. The driver was however airlifted from the scene of

the crash and transported to a Shreveport Hospital for treatment. The driver of the

Saturn was identified as Randal Allen, 43, from Shreveport. The driver of the

Chrysler was identified as James Daniels, 40, from Center and the driver of the

Nissan was identified as Courtney Johnson, 24, also from Center.

Allen and Johnson were both transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for

possible treatment while Daniels was not reported as being injured as a result of

the crash.

This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at

this time.