Rollover on St Hwy 147 Sends One to Hospital - May 4, 2010
Photos by JoAnna Martin

According to a DPS report, on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 4:50pm an accident occurred 2.1 miles southwest of St Hwy 87 on St Hwy 147. Involved in the accident was a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse driven by Lacey Maes, 18 of Center. The vehicle was traveling northeast bound on St Hwy 147 and failed to drive in a single lane. The vehicle left the roadway to the right and went into a side skid, rolling onto its left side and top. The vehicle struck several trees and came to rest off the roadway. Maes was transported to Shelby Regional Medical Center by North East Texas EMS. The car received major damage. Maes was charged with failure to drive in a single lane and no drivers license. The accident was worked by Trooper Dustin Ramos and assisted by Trooper Stephen Lister.