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Polk County Crash

POLK COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a two-vehicle crash this morning on US 59 near the intersection of FM 942, involving a commercial motor vehicle. 

 

The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 11 a.m., a 2003 Mercedes-Benz passenger car entered US 59 from a parking lot on the west side of the highway and was struck by a southbound 2019 Kenworth truck tractor semi-trailer. After the initial collision, the Kenworth crossed over into the northbound lanes and lost the load of lumber that was being transported. 

The driver of the Kenworth is identified as 44-year-old Jody Jenkins from Brookeland, TX. Jenkins was not injured during the crash. 

 

The driver of the Mercedes and a passenger were both pronounced deceased at the scene by a Polk County Justice of the Peace. The identities of the deceased are not immediately available pending notification of next of kin. 

 

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

 

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