TYLER, Texas — A procession will be held Thursday morning honoring a Shelby County deputy who died in a recent crash.
Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham announced Deputy Matthew Pierson, 25, of Etoile, died following a wreck involving a semi on State Highway 103, at the intersection of State Highway 147, on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Pierson will be escorted from Tyler to a Lufkin funeral home.
According to the Jacksonville Police Department, the procession will begin at 9 a.m. and will travel down S. Broadway Ave. (Hwy. 69 S.) through Cherokee County.
"Be aware that your trip may be delayed at this time," the JPD said. "If any citizens would like to pay their respects to this young deputy as he passes through, please feel free to line the highway."
A memorial has also been set up at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for the public to leave condolences.