25-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Slamming into Tree near Henderson

RUSK COUNTY, TX (November 22, 2023) – Saturday evening, Travis Phillips died and Clark Neuman sustained injuries in a rollover collision.

Authorities responded to the scene just before 10:00 p.m., just southeast of Henderson on October 28th.

Per reports, 25-year-old Phillips was driving an eastbound pickup-truck when he attempted to turn left. However, the vehicle then overcorrected and veered back onto the road before crashing into a utility pole and a tree.

Paramedics arrived and pronounced Phillips dead at the scene. In addition, crews transported Neuman to UT Health Henderson with non life-threatening injuries.

At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be released.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Travis Phillips. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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