James Allen Sinclair and Barbara Jenkins Sinclair Killed in Upshur County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 154 at FM 1650 near Gilmer

Upshur County, Texas (May 12, 2020) – Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Upshur County, east of the city of Gilmer, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash happened 4:29 p.m. May 11, at the intersection of SH 154 and FM 1650.

According to a preliminary investigation, James Allen Sinclair, 67, of Gilmer, was driving a 2010 Toyota RG4 northbound on FM 1650 when he stopped at the intersection. 

Ricky Carrol Nash, 55, of Hallsville, was driving a 2005 International truck tractor towing a trailer eastbound on SH 154.

James failed to yield the right of way at the intersection, pulled into the path of the semi-truck, and the Toyota was hit by the truck.

James was declared dead at the scene. His passenger, Barbara Jenkins Sinclair, 90, of Gilmer, was taken to Christus Good Shepherd – Longview, where she later died.

Ricky was treated and released at the scene. His passenger, Nerlyn Nash, 36, of Hallsville, was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Allen Sinclair and Barbara Jenkins Sinclair.

“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 statues which were violated.

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