New Information

 

As a result of the ongoing investigation, investigators have determined
that at the time of the crash, the 2010 Toyota was traveling east in the
westbound lane of FM 2026.

 

The driver of the 2019 GMC was traveling
west and reportedly took evasive action to the left to avoid a collision.
The driver of the Toyota also took evasive action and drove into the
eastbound lane, where the two vehicles struck head-on.

The identity of the 10-year-old female passenger in the Toyota has been
clarified; she is identified as Victoria Hogan.

 

 

SHELBY COUNTY – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash yesterday afternoon on FM 2026, about two miles from Center; resulting in multiple fatalities.

 

The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 5:40 p.m., a 2010 Toyota pickup was traveling west. A 2019 GMC pickup was traveling east. For unknown reasons the driver of the Toyota crossed over into the eastbound lane and struck the GMC head-on.

 

The driver of the Toyota is identified as Michael Masterson, 30, from Center. Michael Masterson was transported to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport for treatment.

 

Three child passengers traveling with Masterson were pronounced deceased at the scene and are identified as: Tora Masterson (10) Ella Masterson (4) Mason Masterson (2)

 

The driver of the 2019 GMC is identified as Mackenzie Parks, 15, from Tenaha. She was transported to LSU Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased. Two passengers traveling with Mackenzie Parks are identified as Sandra Parks, 61, and Mason Parks, 15. Sandra Parks was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mason Parks was transported to LSU Medical Center for treatment.

 

This crash remains under investigation. 
No additional information is available.