SHELBY COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of a two vehicle crash early on March 22, 2020, US 96, about seven miles south of Center. The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 2:20 a.m., a 2008 Pontiac passenger car was traveling south. For unknown reasons the driver crossed over the center of the roadway and was struck in the passenger side by a 2007 International truck tractor semi-trailer.

The driver of the Pontiac is identified as 28-year-old Jordan Shisler from Center. A passenger with Shisler, identified as 20-year-old Jasmin Cavazos, also from Center. Both Shisler and Cavazos were pronounced deceased at the scene by a Shelby County Justice of the Peace. The driver of the International is identified as 30-year-old Jasper Houston from Frierson, LA. Houston was transported to a Center hospital for possible treatment and later released. This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.