Logan Qualls Injured in Smith County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 31

Smith County, Texas (May 5, 2021) – One person was killed, and two others were injured Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash in Smith County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash occurred around 10:45 p.m., May 1, on State Highway 31 E, east of Tyler.

DPS said Patrianna Damrye Pettigrew, 18, of Tyler, was driving a passenger car when she lost control of the car, possibly due to weather conditions, crossed into oncoming traffic, and crashed into a pickup truck driven by Logan Qualls, 18, of Winona.

Pettigrew was pronounced dead at the scene. She was a Tyler High School senior. Her passenger, Talia Janae Smith, 20, of Tyler, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. 

Qualls was taken to Tyler medical center 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.