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Grayson County, TX (June 29, 2026) – A 19-year-old Gainesville man was killed early on Saturday, June 27, in a crash involving a passenger car and a semi-truck on US-82 near Miller Road in Grayson County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
DPS identified the victim as Chandler Hemenway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash was reported around 12:50 a.m. Responding agencies included the Whitesboro Fire Department, Sadler Fire Department, Southmayd Police and Fire Department, and DPS.
Whitesboro Fire Chief Jeff Patterson said the crash involved a semi-truck and a passenger car. Texas DPS said the semi-truck driver, identified as 40-year-old Fort Yvner of Sarasota, Florida, was not injured. The scene was cleared around 5 a.m.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim.
Where the Collision Happened: US-82 near Miller Road
The reported location is US-82 near Miller Road in Grayson County. This stretch was described as an intersection area, meaning investigators may need to review traffic direction, turning movements, lane positioning, and the crossover between the eastbound and westbound lanes.
That setting matters because crashes involving commercial trucks at highway intersections can require a larger response area. Fire crews, police, and DPS may need to manage traffic, preserve roadway evidence, and document vehicle positions before the highway can fully reopen.
What We Know
- The crash happened early on Saturday morning.
- Responders were called around 12:50 a.m.
- The crash occurred on US-82 near Miller Road in Grayson County.
- The intersection was shut down after the crash.
- The crash involved a semi-truck and a passenger car.
- Chandler Hemenway, 19, of Gainesville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Texas DPS identified the semi-truck driver as 40-year-old Fort Yvner of Sarasota, Florida.
- DPS said the semi-truck driver was turning eastbound from the crossover between the eastbound and westbound lanes.
- DPS said the semi-truck driver failed to yield and struck Hemenway’s vehicle.
- Authorities said the semi-truck driver was not injured.
- The scene was cleared around 5 a.m.
- The investigation remains ongoing.
Why Highway Intersection Crashes With Semi-Trucks Need Careful Review
Crashes involving semi-trucks on highway corridors can be severe due to the size and weight differences between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. In this case, DPS said the crash occurred near a US-82 crossover, which makes the truck’s turning movement and the roadway layout central to the investigation.
The long scene closure also matters. When an intersection is shut down for several hours, investigators may be documenting impact points, vehicle positions, debris, and traffic-control details before crews can reopen the area.
How This Collision Is Investigated
DPS investigators will likely review the truck’s turning path, the crossover location, vehicle damage, roadway marks, debris, witness statements, and the final positions of both vehicles. In a crash involving a semi-truck, investigators may also examine commercial vehicle records and any available camera or dashcam footage.
Authorities have not released further details beyond the initial DPS findings. The investigation remains ongoing, and any additional conclusions should come from the completed report.
What to Do After a Fatal Crash in Texas
After a fatal crash, the official report can help families and involved parties understand what investigators documented after scene work, vehicle inspection, and evidence review.
In Texas, crash reports are handled by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)— the custodian of records via CRIS. The official portal is the CRIS Public Portal. The report forms listed for Texas are CR-3 (report) and CR-91 (mail request).
Texas’s listed report fee is $6 regular; $8 certified (online via CRIS, credit/debit). Officers have 10 days to file; ~4 business days TxDOT processing (often 7-10 business days available). Reports may be requested by parties with a proper interest to receive unredacted copies; others receive redacted copies (§ 550.065(c)). Texas does not have a fixed public window or eligibility-based redaction.
Further details may be released after Texas DPS completes its review of the Grayson County crash.
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