One dead, two taken to hospital after crash in Fannin Co.

FANNIN COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - A man is dead after a crash on State Highway 121 on Thursday night.

According to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Abbas Zeerak, 38, was driving south on SH 121 behind Jonathan Davenport, 57, when Davenport slowed down to make a left-hand turn onto County Rd. 4642 and Zeerak rear-ended him.

DPS said the impact caused Davenport to veer into the northbound lane where he was hit by Jessica Bradford, 47.

Davenport was pronounced dead at the scene, Zeerak was taken to Baylor Medical Center in McKinney with serious injuries, and Bradford was taken to TMC in Denison with stable injuries.

DPS said this is an ongoing investigation and no additional information is available.

*Original Story*

A fatal wreck has shut down State Highway 121 in Fannin County Thursday night.

The Randolph Volunteer Fire and Rescue said Highway 121 while they work the crash scene.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 12 for updates.

Due to a fatality accident at 121 and CR 4640 121 will be closed at Hwy 11 until further notice please be mindful of all fire equipment in the roadway
Posted by Randolph Volunteer Fire/Rescue on Thursday, January 26, 2023