Payne Springs, TX (November 19, 2023) – A motorcyclist sustained significant injuries in a collision near Payne Springs on Saturday, November 18. Payne Springs Fire Rescue reported to the scene on Highway 198 near Whispering Oaks Trail at around 5:13 p.m.
Upon arrival, responders found that a black sedan had collided with the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was airlifted to Tyler for medical treatment and is expected to survive. The sedan’s driver refused medical attention, and their injury status remains unclear. The investigation into the cause of the wreck is ongoing.