Martin Landaverde Killed in Smith County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 2661

Smith County, Texas (October 16, 2020) – Two people were killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Smith County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 6:20 a.m., October 15, on FM 2661, west of Noonday.

According to a preliminary investigation, Martin Landaverde, 53, of Ben Wheeler, was driving a 2002 Nissan Frontier southbound on the highway while Angela Hopkins Bryan, 35, of Ben Wheeler, was driving a 1999 Ford F150 northbound.

For unknown reasons, Bryan crossed over the center stripe and crashed into the Nissan.

Landaverde was pronounced at the scene.

Bryan was taken to UT-Health –Tyler, where she later died.

No other details regarding the crash were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Martin Landaverde.

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