SHELBY COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigated a two vehicle fatal crash on the morning of 11-11-18 on US 96, about 10 miles south of Center. The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 6 a.m., a 2011 Buick passenger car was traveling south on US 96. For unknown reasons the Buick crossed over the center of the roadway and into the northbound lanes where it was struck by a 2017 Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer.

The driver of the Buick is identified as 23-year-old Marquis Musco from Shreveport, LA. Musco was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Shelby County Justice of the Peace.

The driver of the Peterbilt is identified as 26-year-old John Cooper from Mansfield, LA. Cooper was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Center where he was reportedly treated and released.

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