HENDERSON, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the victim in Saturday's fatal crash in Rusk County.
According to DPS, around 7 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on South Loop-571, south of Henderson.
The preliminary report indicates that the driver of a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, Marshall Lee Tucker, 50, of Longview was traveling north on SL-571 when he fell asleep and went across the roadway, striking a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport driven by Antonio Garcia, 62, of Henderson, who was traveling south.
Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene and was taken to Rader Funeral Home in Henderson.
Tucker and his passenger, Tonya Marie Tucker, 42, of Longview were both transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
The crash remains under investigation.
The DPS reminds motorist to get plenty of rest, avoid distracted driving and buckle up everyone in your vehicle.
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A fatal wreck has shut down the loop in Henderson.
According to the Rusk County Office of Emergency Management, the accident was reported on Loop 571, near County Road 416, and just north of U.S. Highway 79.
Loop 571 is closed at U.S. Highway 79 and Farm-to-Market Road 13 while crews work to clear the roadway.
Drivers are asked to seek an alternate route during this time.
