Daniel Summerlin Killed in Tyler County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 92

Tyler County, Texas (October 9, 2020) – Two people were killed in a head-on collision Wednesday night in Tyler County, one mile south of Fred, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash occurred at about 7:15 p.m., October 7, on FM 92.

According to a preliminary investigation, Summer Stephens, 33, of Kirbyville, was driving a Hyundai passenger vehicle southbound on the highway while Daniel Summerlin, 46, of Woodville, was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck northbound.

For unknown reasons, Stephens crossed the center dividing line, and the Hyundai crashed head-on into the Chevrolet.

Both Stephens and Summerlin were pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Daniel Summerlin.

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