A traffic accident killed a 37-year-old Lindale woman on July 4 when another vehicle struck hers and fled the scene. It happened about 2:00 am, about half a mile from Lindale. Troopers say Esperanza Guillen was southbound on CR4191 when the northbound driver of the other vehicle failed to give half of the roadway and struck Guillen. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and the investigation continues.
DPS Fatality Report
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 1
Date & Time: 7/4/2022 2:09 AM
County: Smith
Location: CR 4191, approximately 0.4 miles west of Lindale, TX.
Posted Speed Limit: 35 mph
Vehicle 1: 2019 Zhejiang Tao Tao EVO 50
Vehicle 2: 2003 Buick Century
Driver 1: Deceased
Esperanza H. Guillen, female, 37 YOA of Lindale, TX.
Helmet: Yes
Pronounced by: Judge Derrick Choice, on scene.
Driver 2: Unknown
Description:
Preliminary investigation indicates Unit 1 was traveling south on CR 4191. Unit 2 was traveling north on CR 4191. Unit 2 failed to give half of the roadway and struck Unit 1. The driver of Unit 2 fled the scene.
Weather Condition: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry
Investigated By: Trooper Chaney Wade, Tyler DPS