Three Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on SH 323 in Rusk County

RUSK COUNTY, Texas — A tragic single-vehicle crash in Rusk County over the weekend claimed the lives of one adult and two young children, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Preliminary findings indicate the vehicle was traveling north along the 7400 block of State Highway 323 when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a clearly marked no-passing zone. During the maneuver, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and struck a tree.

Authorities identified the driver as 21-year-old River Burks of Troup. Burks and a 2-year-old passenger were pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 6-year-old passenger was airlifted to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, where the child later succumbed to injuries on March 1.

DPS troopers continue to investigate the crash. No additional details have been released at this time.