Kjyreaone Mayfield Killed, Michael Welch, Alexa Hill, and Dakota Burkham Injured in Cherokee County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM-855

Cherokee County, Texas (November 3, 2021) – One person was killed, and three others were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Cherokee County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:33 p.m., November 2, on FM-855, approximately 5.6 miles north of the city of Cuney.

DPS said a 2004 Nissan Sentra was traveling westbound while a 2020 Chevrolet Express van was traveling eastbound.

The Chevrolet driver took evasive action to the left at the same time the Nissan driver moved to the right, resulting in a collision.

The force of the impact caused the Nissan to travel off the road and into a barbed wire fence while the Chevrolet came to rest partially in the westbound lane and grassy shoulder.

The Nissan driver, Kjyreaone Mayfield, 22, of Bullard, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Chevrolet driver, Michael Welch Jr, 46, of Tyler, and his passengers Alexa Hill, 21, of Big Sandy and Dakota Burkham, 25, of Lindale, were taken to UT-Health East Texas – Tyler in serious condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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