Alberto Cruz and Emerlin Morales Injured in Fatal Van Zandt County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 63

Van Zandt County, Texas (December 31, 2020) – One person was killed, and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Van Zandt County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened on December 30, on SH 63.

According to a preliminary investigation, Anthony Scott Lester, 21, of Canton, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Impala westbound on the highway while Alberto Cruz, 37, of Ben Wheeler, was driving a 2018 Toyota Tundra eastbound.

Lester crossed the center stripe and struck the Tundra.

Lester was pronounced at the scene.

Cruz was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released.

Three passengers, Emerlin Morales, 31 of Ben Wheeler, a 7-year-old and 3-year-old, were also taken to a Tyler hospital in stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statutes which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.