Two Die in Wood County Wreck

ALBA — A three vehicle crash located on U.S. Highway 69 in Wood County just south of the city of Alba, has left two persons dead and two injured. The crash was reported just before 10:00 Tuesday morning. Preliminary investigation shows that a Honda passenger car was traveling North bound 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 Ford 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. She was airlifted to Tyler’s East Texas Medical Center 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 at impact has been identified as Suzan Fincher, 74, Sherman. She was pronounced dead at the scene.