Basic Facts
Crash date: July 9, 2026
Crash location: State Highway 155 near Cherokee Trail west of Flint, TX
People involved:
- Rhanda Lacy, 60
- Leshonda Shepherd, 41
- Cynthia Donnell, 64
- Unidentified Cadillac passenger 4
- Unidentified Toyota driver, 51
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Smith County, TX — July 9, 2026, Rhanda Lacy, Leshonda Shepherd, Cynthia Donnell and a child died in a car accident at about 8 a.m. on State Highway 155 west of Flint.
Authorities said a southbound Toyota Highlander allegedly entered the wrong lane and collided head-on with a northbound Cadillac SUV near Cherokee Trail/County Road 1263.
Cadillac driver Rhanda Lacy, 60, of Crockett and passengers Leshona Sheperd, 41, of Crockett and Cynthia Donnell, 63, of Palestine were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, along with the 51-year-old Tyler man driving the Toyota, according to authorities. A 4-year-old girl who had been in the Cadillac died after being flown to a Dallas hospital.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Smith County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Initial reports indicate a Toyota SUV caused this crash by drifting out of its lane, but it will take a full investigation to sort out what happened on State Highway 155.
Authorities will review physical evidence, witness statements, vehicle data and any available video footage as they work to reconstruct this accident. Cell phone records could show what each driver was doing at the time, but a forensic examination of the vehicles will be needed if investigators suspect a mechanical issue contributed to this crash.
A thorough investigation should answer any lingering questions these grieving families have about this accident.
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