Annette Burkhart, 56, and Gary McCrary, 62, killed when car strikes them while changing tire along Toll 49 in Smith County, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 10/01/2017 - 8:45pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

DPS identifies 2 killed in Toll 49 accident

DPS says a car driven by Jessica Vass, 35, of Lindale was traveling southbound, approaching both stopped vehicles. According to DPS, Vass struck the back of the truck, then hit the other car, causing the vehicles to strike both Burkhart and McCrary. The vehicle Vass was driving rolled over, coming to rest in the middle of Toll 49. 

Driver in fatal Toll 49 crash charged with 2 counts of intoxication manslaughter

Jessica Lauren Vass, 35, of Lindale, was booked into the Smith County Jail on Tuesday.   

Driver in April fatal Toll 49 wreck indicted for intoxicated manslaughter

The indictments came down Tuesday afternoon for 35-year-old Jessica Vass by a Smith County grand jury.     

People Involved: 
Annette Burkhart
Gary McCrary
Jessica Vass
Roadway: 
Toll 49

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