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ANGELINA COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a two vehicle fatal crash last night 2-10-20 on US 69, just north of Lufkin. The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 8:10 p.m., a 2010 Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling north. A 2013 Chrysler passenger car was traveling south. For unknown reasons the driver of the Chrysler crossed over into the northbound lanes and struck the Peterbilt head-on.


The driver of the Peterbilt is identified as 46-year-old Jairo Rodas from Siler City, North Carolina. Rodas was not injured during the crash.


The driver of the Chrysler is identified as 27-year-old Austin Christmas from Diboll. Christmas was pronounced deceased at the scene by an Angelina County Justice of the Peace.


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

 

 

 

 

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