One-vehicle crash near Burkeville has claimed the life of a Wiergate woman

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash on state Highway 63, west of Burkeville, that occurred Sunday, September 8, 2024. 

The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 1:11 a.m., a 2013 Mercedes E350 was traveling east. It is reported that the Mercedes left the road, struck a tree, overturned multiple times, and became completely engulfed in flames. 

The driver of the Mercedes, identified as 45-year-old Marlon Jackson of Wiergate, was transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital for possible life-threatening injuries. One passenger, identified as 23-year-old Sabrina Stephens of Wiergate, was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Michael Greer.