ANGELINA COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a two vehicle crash this evening on US 59, just south of the Angelina County Airport. 

The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 6:20 p.m., a 2018 Ford SUV exited a local road and began traveling north in the inside lane. Two motorcycles traveling together, also in the inside lane, attempted to avoid a collision with the Ford. The driver of a 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle drove to the left of the Ford and then attempted to re-enter the inside lane; striking the left front portion of the SUV. 

The driver of the Ford is identified as 64-year-old Linda Frankens from Diboll. Frankens was not injured during the crash. 

The driver of the motorcycle is identified as 46-year-old Jeremy Torrence from Converse, TX. Torrence was transported to CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in Lufkin for treatment. 

A passenger traveling with Torrence is identified as 44-year-old Barbara Delong from Luling, TX. Delong was transported to Conroe Regional Medical Center by medical helicopter for treatment. 

No additional information is available at this time. 
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