Diann Simmons Killed in Marshall Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 59

Marshall, Texas (January 6, 2022) – A woman was killed Tuesday night in a wrong-way crash, two miles north of Marshall, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The fatal crash occurred around 9:00 p.m., January 4, on U.S. 59.

DPS said Diann Simmons, 77, of Marshall, was driving southbound in the northbound lane when her Toyota Corolla was struck by a semi-truck towing a trailer.

The semi-truck driver, Lazaro Toledo Aviles, 26, of Spring, attempted to swerve out of the way before striking Simmons’ vehicle.

Simmons was pronounced dead at the scene. She was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Aviles was uninjured in the crash.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Diann Simmons.

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