DRIVER SLAMS INTO TREE, KILLED ON IMPACT, GOODRICH TEXAS, 06/17/24...

Driver Slams Into Tree, Killed on Impact, GOODRICH, June 17, 2024 - At approximately 6:35 pm on June 17, 2024, the driver of a silver 2014 Chevy Captiva was west-bound on FM-1988 East when the driver left the road to the right, overcorrected left, left the pavement on the left side, drifted into the woodline and slammed into a large tree (2468 block of FM-1988 E, a short distance west of Peebles Cemetery). Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Goodrich and Livingston Volunteer Fire Departments, Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Trooper Nick Hatton with the Texas Highway Patrol. Sadly, the driver, Alejandro Andrade, 24, of Livingston, was killed on impact. Traffic was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Justice of the Peace, Terri Mayer filed an inquest at the scene. A first-call car from Pace Funeral Home transported Andrade from the scene. Andrade's vehcile was recovered by Pop's Wrecker Service.

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