Basic Facts
Crash date: March 28, 2026
Crash location: F.M. 14 north of Tyler, TX
People involved:
- Wilbur Pippins, 54
- Unidentified Ram driver, 25
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges?
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Smith County, TX — March 28, 2026, Wilbur Pippins was killed in a car accident at about 8:30 p.m. on State Park Highway/F.M. 14.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a southbound 2012 GMC Sierra and a northbound 2022 Ram 3500 collided north of Donaldson Road.
GMC driver Wilbur Pippins, 54, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.
The Ram driver was listed as possibly injured, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Smith County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
When two vehicles collide while opposite directions, it’s almost always because one of them left its lane, but we don’t know which one in this crash from the information made available so far. I expect authorities to figure that out in their investigation. Evidence from the scene, data from the vehicles and any available video footage should resolve that question, but it may take a deeper look to figure out why.
Cell phone records could show if one driver was distracted at the time of the crash, but an independent expert may be needed if investigators suspect a mechanical issue contributed to this accident. These steps are vital to ensure the victim’s family gets answers to any questions they have after the crash on State Park Highway.
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