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1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle crashes into tree in Smith County

One person was pronounced dead at the scene and another was taken to a local hospital.

TYLER, Texas — One person is dead after crashing into a tree in Smith County Wednesday morning.

According to Smith County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Sgt. Larry Christian, the pin-in wreck occurred around 5:30 a.m. in the 14800 block of County Road 384 (Old Longview Road). Sgt. Christian says the driver crashed into a tree.

Officials identified Carlos Tello Parrà, 33, as the victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. Parrà was the passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Guillermo Zuniga Jr., 23, was the driver of the vehicle and was transported to a local hospital. Zuniga Jr. has been treated for his injuries. 

The investigation is ongoing, but CBS19 will update this article as more information becomes available.

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