Tyler, TX (July 23, 2026) — One person was killed, and two others were injured in an early morning collision on FM 14 in the Tyler area on Thursday, July 23.
The vehicle struck a fence in the 8600 block of FM 14, south of County Road 326 East and before the Loop 323 intersection, according to Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2.
Two additional people were evaluated by emergency medical personnel at the scene.
Crews worked at the scene before reopening the roadway.
The cause of the crash remains under review. We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the person who died and hope those injured recover fully.
Where the Crash Happened: FM 14 South of County Road 326 E
FM 14 runs through areas north of Tyler where local county roads and property entrances connect with a route carrying through traffic. The reported location is south of County Road 326 East, and before FM 14 reaches the Loop 323 area.
Farm-to-Market roads often combine local access with longer-distance travel. This can create changing roadway conditions as drivers encounter intersections, driveways, roadside boundaries, and transitions toward more developed areas.
What We Know
- The crash occurred early on Thursday morning in the 8600 block of FM 14.
- One person died.
- Two other people were evaluated by emergency medical personnel.
- The vehicle struck a fence.
- The reported location was south of County Road 326 East and before Loop 323.
- Traffic lanes were reopened after crews worked at the scene.
Why Leaving the Road Can Lead to Severe Outcomes
When a vehicle departs the traveled portion of a Farm-to-Market road, occupants may face hazards that are not designed to absorb an impact. Fences, trees, drainage areas, utility structures, and other roadside objects can cause a moving vehicle to come to an abrupt stop.
Investigators will need to determine how the vehicle traveled from the roadway to the fence along FM 14. The initial report does not identify a specific maneuver, roadway condition, or other factor that preceded the crash.
How This Collision Is Investigated
Investigators may document tire marks, debris, vehicle damage, the point where the vehicle left the road, and the section of fence that was struck. The vehicle’s final position can also help establish its path after leaving the travel lane.
Officials may compare that physical evidence with statements from occupants and witnesses. Because the early report contains few details, additional findings may become available after the scene review and crash report are completed.
What to Do After a Fatal Crash
Those affected by a fatal Texas crash should preserve medical records, photographs, vehicle information, insurance correspondence, and other documents related to the incident. The official crash report can provide a more complete account than the limited information released during the emergency response.
Texas crash reports are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation through the Crash Records Information System. Reports may be purchased through the CRIS Public Portal at cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase. The police report is Form CR-3, while Form CR-91 is used for requests submitted by mail.
A regular report costs $6, and a certified report costs $8. Credit and debit cards are accepted for online CRIS purchases. Officers have 10 days to file the report, followed by approximately four business days of TxDOT processing. Reports are often available within seven to 10 business days.
Parties with a proper interest may receive an unredacted report. Other requesters receive a redacted copy under Texas Transportation Code § 550.065(c). Texas does not have a fixed public-release window because access and redaction depend on the requester’s eligibility.
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