Update (March 31, 2025): Authorities have identified the driver killed in this crash as Samantha “Sammy” Mandrell, 25, of Roupe.

Jacksonville, TX — November 25, 2024, one person was killed in a single-car accident at about 3 p.m. along State Highway 135.

Authorities did not specify the type of vehicle involved in the crash near the intersection of F.M. 2016. The factors that caused the crash have not been revealed at this time.

1 Killed in Car Accident on State Highway 135 Near Jacksonville, TX

The victim has not been identified by authorities at this time.

Authorities did not report any other deaths or injuries related to the crash, which occurred northeast of Jacksonville in Cherokee County.

No additional information about what caused the accident has been released.

The crash is being investigated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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