Woman Killed in Head-On Collision near Tyler

Tyler, TX (6/28/2021) – A two-vehicle wreck left a woman dead Monday morning in Smith County.

The accident happened on State Highway 110 around 11:45 a.m. when a Mitsubishi Mirage was headed southbound while a Toyota Sienna was headed northbound. The driver of the Mitsubishi turned directly into the path of the Toyota and the two collided.

The driver of the Mitsubishi was identified as Christina Michelle Saenz, 44. Saenz was transported to UT-Health East Texas, where she later died.

The driver of the Toyota was identified as David McDonald, 85, of Hideaway. McDonald was transported to Christus Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler and is in stable condition.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

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Because of the fatal events of how this wreck evolved, a wrongful death claim will need to be filed for the victims. Following a fatal car accident, victims and families of victims may find the claim process difficult. More often than not, the insurance claim adjuster will do what they can to make the claims process harder on you to benefit the insurance company. They might try to get you to admit it was your fault or convince you to accept a low-ball settlement. To avoid this frustrating process, contact a personal injury lawyer to file your claim. We’re on your side and we will do what we can to make sure you’re protected.

If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident, immediately contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call car accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout at (713) 405-1263 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source: KLTV