Information Sought in Fatal Wreck

KILGORE — Kilgore Police have released the names of the people involved in a fatal wreck in early May. According to KETK, on Thursday morning, May 2nd, just after 6:00, authorities were called to a crash at the intersection of Farm Road 1252 and State Highway 42. A 2009 Ford truck had been traveling southbound on Highway 42 and a 2005 Chevy car had been heading westbound on FM 1252. They collided at the intersection. The driver of the truck was identified as Robert Hinson, 57, of White Oak. The driver of the car was identified as Felipe Tovar, 74, of Longview. There were also two passengers in the car. One of those passengers, Emelia Tovar, 73, of Longview was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. Kilgore Police are looking for witnesses to the crash. Several people were seen at the convenience store near the intersection at the time. If you have any information regarding this wreck, contact Kilgore Police Traffic Officer Carolyn Wink or Detective John Rowe at 903-983-1559.