U.S. 96 Near CR 1012 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash
Summary
Car Crash Center Texas in Center, Texas: On Tuesday, June 16 2026 at about 6:15 a.m., a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro driven by 40‑year‑old David Hinton of Pineland was traveling south on U.S. Highway 96 South near CR 1012 in Shelby County, Texas. Hinton, driving at an unsafe speed for wet road conditions, left the roadway to the left and struck a utility pole. Emergency personnel from the Center Fire Department responded and Hinton was transported to St. Luke’s Health of San Augustine with non‑life‑threatening injuries. The Texas Department of Public Safety is continuing its investigation into the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| David Hinton | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
U.S. 96 Near CR 1012 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash | Shelby County Today