May 21, 2013

Weather

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

60°
Feels Like: 60 °
Conditions at North Texas Regional Airport, TX

WEATHER ALERT DAY

Large hail, high winds and heavy rain are possible throughout the morning into Tuesday afternoon. Please check in with News 12 throughout the day for weather updates ... both On Air, On-Line at KXII.com, Twitter and Facebook.
Save Email Print Bookmark and Share
A A
Reporter: Morgan Downing Email

One person dead after car slams into Denison home

DENISON, TX -- One person has died from their injuries, after a car slammed into a Denison home.

According to Lt. Eppler of Denison Police, Jennifer Comstock died at the scene after a car slammed into a house.

"We were standing right there on the back porch and the car flew over that curb over there, and flew through the house, heard a big boom," witness, Trevor Holder, said.

"We immediately came outside and the next door neighbors came out and said the people were hurt so my husband and a couple of my friends went in there to try to go help," Veronica Garland said.

Just before 7:00 p.m. Denison police received a call that a car had crashed into this home and the people inside. Police say this is only the ending of what started several blocks beforehand.

"We had a vehicle that was northbound on Armstrong Avenue that had struck a vehicle several blocks south of here," Denison Lt. Mike Eppler said.

Police say the Cadillac that ran into this house had, just minutes before, slammed into the back of an SUV.

"Right over the railroad tracks, the red Cadillac swerved into oncoming traffic and then hit the back of the Tahoe. And when we passed by it, it looked like it was wedged underneath the Tahoe," witness, David Straiton, said.

David Straiton watched the Cadillac ram the SUV, and saw the debris strewn along Morton Street. So, he turned around to see if he could help.

"When we came back, we were looking for a wreck and couldn't find it. So, we decided we were just going to drive home and as we were driving home about ten blocks later, we see the Cadillac inside that house," Straiton said.

Police aren't releasing any details about the driver of the car, but say he was cooperating with the investigation.
"Right at this point it is still very preliminary, still under investigation. We have several injuries," Lt. Eppler said.

No arrests have been made, but Denison police are asking that if you have any information please contact them. We'll continue to update this story as details are available.


In The Community

Sherman Public Library Summer Reading Club sign ups

Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More

Southeastern Spring Commencement set for May 11

Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More

Austin College Commencement Celebration Nearing

Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More

Most Discussed Stories

powered by Disqus