Nacogdoches Police Department Actively investigating Fatality Accident

(May 21, 2021): The Nacogdoches Police Department is currently working a major accident in the 2800 block of E. Main St involving a Kia passenger car and a Volkswagen passenger car. The NPD Traffic division is on scene conducting an investigation and collecting evidence. Initial information at this time is the driver of the Kia passenger car crossed over into the eastbound lane while traveling westbound on E. Main St causing a head on collision with the other vehicle that was traveling eastbound. The drivers of both vehicles were transported by ambulance to the hospital. The driver of the Kia was later pronounced deceased by the Justice of the Peace. There were no other occupants in the vehicles. We are withholding the name of the victim pending notification of family. At this time the roadway is still closed and traffic is being rerouted. As further information becomes available, it will be released.