Mabank Man Killed in One Vehicle Wreck
Posted/updated on: September 10, 2016 at 5:27 am
VAN ZANDT COUNTY — A fatal wreck Thursday afternoon leaves one man dead and a woman hospitalized. The one vehicle wreck happened around 12:15 on FM-3080, about five miles north of Mabank. Wilmer Turner, 81, Mabank, was ejected when the vehicle rolled. He was pronounced dead at ETMC in Gun Barrel City. The driver, Mary Turner, 65, Mabank was taken to ETMC in Gun Barrel City in stable condition. According to the DPS report, the 2005 Dodge pick-up was traveling east on FM-3080 when it veered off the south side of the roadway. The driver over-corrected and over- turned the vehicle. Mr. Turner was not wearing a seat belt.
