SMITH COUNTY, Texas — At least three people have been hospitalized after a major multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler on Toll 49, near Highway 110 in Smith County.
The Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the accident around 12:45 p.m. DPS tells CBS19 three vehicles were involved in the wreck.
According to DPS, an SUV traveling northbound on Toll 49 crossed into the southbound lane and struck a semi head-on.
After the initial collision, the SUV also hit a pickup truck.
The driver of the SUV was flown to an area hospital and is in critical condition.
The driver of the semi was taken to a local hospital by an ambulance. His condition is unknown at this time.
The driver of the pickup drove himself to the hospital and is stable.
The crash is under investigation.
After initially being blocked, the roadway reopened around 4:30 p.m.
CBS19 will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
