Identities Released in Fatal Wood County Wreck

WOOD COUNTY — A three vehicle fatality crash on US 69 in Wood County just south of the city of Alba leaves two people dead. The crash was reported at around 9:50 this morning. The preliminary investigation shows that a Honda passenger car was traveling North bound on US 69 when it slowed to make a left turn into a rest area. While the vehicle waited for traffic to clear from the southbound lanes, it was struck from behind by a Dodge pickup truck. The impact sent the Honda into the oncoming southbound traffic where it was struck broadside by a Toyota Camry.

The driver of the Honda passenger car has been identified as Margaret Miller, 69, Sherman; who was airlifted to ETMC, Tyler in critical condition. The Dodge truck was driven by Michael West, 38, Alba. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the Toyota has been identified as Angela Ann Shoffstall, 74, Fairview. She was also airlifted to ETMC, Tyler in critical condition. A passenger in her vehicle who was ejected during impact has been identified as Suzan Fincher, 74, Sherman. She was pronounced dead at the scene.