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East Texas man dies after truck crashes into tree, catches fire

The investigation is ongoing.

TROUP, Texas — One person is dead following a crash in Cherokee County.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on Sunday, around 3 a.m., troopers responded to a crash on SH 135, just northeast of Troup. 

The preliminary investigation indicates vehicle a pickup, driven by Miguel Mendez, 23, of Jacksonville, was traveling north on SH 135. 

DPS says the truck failed to drive in a single lane, crossed the southbound lane into the ditch, struck a tree and caught fire. 

Mendez was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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