Aidan Kelley Killed in Smith County Three-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 31

Smith County, Texas (December 8, 2023) – One person was killed and four others were injured Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in Smith County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened on December 4, on State Highway 31.

DPS said Cameron S. Reeves, 18, of Hawkins, was driving westbound while a second vehicle driven by Robert T. Pierzchalski, 67, of Henderson, and a third vehicle driven by Cory D. Threadgill, 40, of Gladewater, were traveling eastbound.

Reeves failed to drive in a single lane and collided with Pierzchalski’s vehicle. Reeves’ vehicle continued and Threadgill took evasive action to avoid colliding with Reeves’ vehicle. Threadgill struck a tree and Reeves’ car continued into the southern ditch and struck a tree as well.

Reeves’ passenger, Aidan R. Kelley, 20, of Chandler, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Reeves was taken to a local hospital with non-incapacitating injuries.

Pierzchalski, Threadgill, and Threadgill’s passenger, Brandon D. Carpenter, 42, of Gladewater, were also taken to the hospital for non-incapacitating injuries.

The troopers are investigating the crash.

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