SHELBY COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to
a two-vehicle crash yesterday afternoon August 31, 2020, on SH 7, about four and one half miles
east of Center.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 3:20 p.m., a 1996
Chevrolet pickup was stopped facing west, waiting for eastbound traffic to pass
before turning left. A 2012 Jeep SUV was also traveling west and failed to control
speed and struck the Chevrolet from behind.

The driver of the Chevrolet is identified as 35-year-old Trevor Lawrence from
Joaquin. Lawrence was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Center for
treatment.

The driver of the Jeep is identified as 26-year-old Shelby Lebouef from Timpson.
Lebouef was not injured during the crash.

Additional information is not available at this time.