Rusk County fatal DWI crash: Man charged with manslaughter

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hallsville, Texas
RUSK COUNTY
Incident type
Crash, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Hallsville Texas in Hallsville, Texas: A Hallsville man, Tanner Griffin Templeton, was driving westbound on FM 1639 when he failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection with FM 3053. He entered the intersection and struck a black pickup driven by Tracey Fears traveling northbound on FM 3053. The impact sent Fears’ vehicle into oncoming traffic where it collided head‐on with another pickup, killing Fears at the scene. Two passengers in Fears’ vehicle were seriously injured and air‐lifted to a hospital.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tracey Fears Driver Fatal
Stephanie Fears Passenger Injured
Braden Fears Passenger Injured
Tanner Griffin Templeton Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Rusk County fatal DWI crash: Man charged with manslaughter

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