Teen Killed, Konnor Taylor Injured in Angelina County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 103 at Crain Road

Angelina County, Texas (January 6, 2023) – A teenager was killed Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Angelina County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 8:45 p.m., January 4, at the intersection of State Highway 103 and Crain Road.

DPS said a 2004 Kenworth truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling northbound on Crain Road while a 2009 Chevrolet pickup was traveling westbound on SH 103.

The truck tractor pulled from the intersection to travel eastbound and failed to yield to the pickup, resulting in a collision.

The Chevrolet driver, Konnor Taylor, 20, of Lufkin, was transported to Woodland Heights for treatment. His passenger, a 15-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Kenworth driver, Terry Vaught, 37, of Longview, was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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