Mackenzie Parks and Sandra Parks Killed, Mason Parks Injured in Shelby County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 2026

Shelby County, Texas (August 18, 2020) – Five people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Shelby County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The fatal crash happened around 5:30 p.m., August 16, on FM 2026.

DPS said 30-year-old Michael Masterson of Center was driving westbound when he crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a 2019 GMC driven by 15-year-old Mackenzie Parks, from Tenaha.

Parks was taken to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, where she later died. One of her passengers, 61-year-old Sandra Parks, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, 15-year-old Mason Parks, was taken to LSU Medical Center for treatment.

Masterson was taken to LSU Medical Center for treatment. His three passengers, 10-year-old Tora Masterson, 4-year-old Ella Masterson, and 2-year-old Mason Masterson, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mackenzie Parks and Sandra Parks.

“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.