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Police: Fatal crash claims one at Hillcrest and Airport

Police: Fatal crash claims one at Hillcrest and Airport
  • PublishedMay 19, 2023


 

Public Information Release from Sulphur Springs Police Department

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5:07 p.m. officers responded to the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Airport Road in reference to a major crash.

According to preliminary investigation, a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche was northbound on Hillcrest Drive approaching the intersection of Airport Road. A 2016 Honda CR-V was westbound on Airport Road from the stop sign. The Honda failed to yield right of way causing the crash.

The driver of the Honda was transported to Christus Mother Francis but later succumbed to her injuries. The driver was identified as Rebecca Wright Flippin, 68 years of age from Sulphur Springs, TX.

The driver of the Chevrolet was also transported to Christus Mother Francis and was treated and released.

Please keep all involved in your thoughts and prayers.

Note: Names are only released for those who incur state jail felonies or higher. Information is subject to change. Chief Jason Ricketson contributed this article. 



Written By
Taylor Nye

Taylor Nye is the editor of Front Porch News. She has degrees from the University of Wisconsin in human biology, Latin American studies, and public health. She has previously worked at the Wisconsin State Journal, Tucson Weekly and Sulphur Springs News-Telegram. As a sixth generation Hopkins County resident, she loves celebrating our heritage and history.