Semi-truck crash victim identified

UPDATE: The deceased truck driver has been identified as Tammy Lee Asher, a 59-year-old female from Beaumont, Texas. Her family has been notified. All lanes of Loop 49 are open. The scene has cleared, and traffic can resume on Loop 49. This case remains under investigation, according to Tyler Police Department Public information Officer Andy Erbaugh.

The crash between two 18-wheelers occurred Wednesday morning when a westbound truck had careened into the eastbound lanes, colliding with another truck head on. The driver of the westbound truck was pronounced deceased on scene. Traffic at Old Jacksonville Highway and Highway 69 is being diverted and drivers are urged to take alternate routes.