{"id":269198,"date":"2013-07-19T02:05:26","date_gmt":"2013-07-19T07:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/?p=269198"},"modified":"2013-07-20T16:16:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-20T21:16:00","slug":"police-impaired-driver-arrested-after-big-wreck-crystal-meth-found-in-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=269198","title":{"rendered":"Hit and Run Suspect Faces Enhanced Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/?attachment_id=269206\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-269206\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2013\/07\/massad__daniel_smith_co_judicial-150x150.png\" alt=\"massad__daniel_smith_co_judicial\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-269206\" \/><\/a>TYLER \u2014 A 25-year-old Tyler man faces enhanced charges following a major wreck. Police responded to WSW Loop 323 and Jacksonville Highway around 12:15 Thursday afternoon on a report of a multiple car crash in the intersection. The driver who allegedly caused the crash was later identified as Daniel Massad. Police say Massad was driving a Dodge pickup eastbound on Loop 323 when he ran a red light at Jacksonville Highway, striking a vehicle in the intersection. Massad also struck a second vehicle waiting in traffic after the first impact, according to police. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Authorities report Massad fled the scene on foot into a nearby industrial park area. Officers set up a perimeter and located him exiting a heavy brush area 30 minutes after the crash, according to police. Massad was placed under arrest for hit and run, evading arrest, and possession of a controlled substance (meth) that police say was located in his vehicle. Police say there were no serious injuries in the wreck and no one was transported to a hospital. Smith County judicial records show Massad has a lengthy history with local law enforcement, dating to 2007. <\/p>\n<p>Witnesses reported seeing Massad fleeing the scene carrying a backpack. He did not have the backpack at the time of his arrest. The area where he fled was very overgrown with thick, deep vegetation. After a lengthy search, officers located the backpack hidden under some vegetation. Among the items inside were two cellophane baggies containing a total of 4.2 ounces of crystal methamphetamine. Massad\u2019s drug charge was enhanced to manufacture or delivering a controlled substance.  He was also charged with tampering with evidence for allegedly attempting to conceal the backpack. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER \u2014 A 25-year-old Tyler man faces enhanced charges following a major wreck. Police responded to WSW Loop 323 and Jacksonville Highway around 12:15 Thursday afternoon on a report of a multiple car crash in the intersection. The driver who allegedly caused the crash was later identified as Daniel Massad. 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