SHELBY COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigated a two vehicle

major crash yesterday 9-11-18 on US 96 and County Road 4356.

 

The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 5:45 p.m., a 2007 Peterbilt truck

tractor semi-trailer was traveling north on US 96. The driver of the truck tractor reportedly failed

to control its speed and struck a 2003 Pontiac passenger car from behind that was stopped

waiting to turn left onto County Road 4356. The truck tractor semi-trailer then overturned on the

highway.

 

The driver of the truck tractor is identified as 51-year-old Derek Lampkin from Lufkin. Lampkin

was transported to a Center hospital where he was treated and released.

 

The driver of the Pontiac is identified as 38-year-old Magdiel Cruz from Teneha. Cruz was not

reportedly injured during the crash. A passenger in the Pontiac is identified as 43-year-old

Natividad Ramirez. Ramirez was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second passenger in the

Pontiac, a 14-year-old male, was transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital with serious

injuries.

 

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