William Connerly and Shirley Connerly ID’d as 2 Killed in Collision at West Elm Street and SSW Loop 323

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The deadly accident happened at about 1 p.m. on December 17 at West Elm Street and SSW Loop 323.

William Connerly and Shirley Connerly
William Connerly and Shirley Connerly ID’d as 2 Killed in Collision at West Elm Street and SSW Loop 323

Tyler, TX – Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle traffic collision involving an 18-wheeler on Loop 323 in Tyler, according to Tyler Police Department.

The deadly accident happened at about 1 p.m. on December 17 at West Elm Street and SSW Loop 323.

Tyler Police Department said a preliminary investigation revealed that a GMC SUV, with 2 occupants, was on Elm Street on the west side of Loop 323 and was trying to turn north on the Loop. In the process, the SUV pulled in front of a southbound 18-wheeler, leading to the collision.

Police said the impact of the collision pushed both vehicles into the northbound lanes where three other vehicles got hit.

William Connerly and Shirley Connerly Die inMulti-Vehicle Collision at West Elm Street and SSW Loop 323

The two occupants of the GMC were pronounced dead at the scene. The two deceased victims were identified as 82-year-old William Connerly and 79-year-old Shirley Connerly, both from Kerens.

Two other drivers – including the driver of the 18-wheeler, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported.

The incident impacted all lanes on SSW Loop 323 from Front Street to West Erwin Street. The lanes were closed for about two hours as crews worked the scene.

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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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