Shawn Derek Shannon reportedly died at the scene of a fatal crash on SH-155, which is about 1.8 miles south of Big Sandy, in Upshur County, Texas. Accident reports state that the accident occurred at 9:14 p.m. on April 20.

Preliminary reports from investigators of the crash believe that a 36-year-old man from Gilmer, Shannon, was driving a 1984 Toyota Pickup. He was traveling northwards on the SH-155 across the Sabine River Bridge when he lost control of his vehicle.

The loss of control caused him to veer across the left of the roadway and head down towards the embankment at a second bridge that crosses a private pond.

After this, the vehicle rolled over until it finally rested on its top, submerged in the water. Shannon was pronounced dead at the crash scene and taken to Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer, according to accident reports.

Investigations into the crash, however, remain ongoing.

Over half a million accidents take place in Texas every year, resulting in about 4,000 deaths and more than 17,000 injuries. These accidents occur randomly and have several causes. These causes include negligence, DUI, drug impairment, reckless driving, driver fatigue, speeding, etc.

Drivers must ensure that they are mentally sane and free of any influence before driving a vehicle. They should also practice safety measures, pay attention to road signs, and respect traffic rules and regulations when driving. These measures, if adhered to, lead to a reduction in road accidents.

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