One critically injured after U.S. Highway 69 crash

TYLER – Our news partners at KETK report that the Tyler Police Department said one person is in critical condition after a sedan and an SUV crashed on U.S. Highway 69 in Tyler on Tuesday. According to Tyler PD, a white sedan was traveling north on Highway 69 at around noon when the sedan attempted to turn left onto FM 2016. When the sedan turned, it crossed the path of a black SUV heading south on Highway 69, causing the crash.The driver of the sedan was taken to a local hospital, where they are currently in critical condition, according to Tyler PD. Three people in the SUV were also taken to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Tyler PD said only one lane is open on both sides of U.S. 69 to the north and south of FM 2016. The department asked drivers to avoid the area as they investigate the crash scene.