SHERIFF: On duty Wood County deputy killed in 18-wheeler crash

Texas deputy killed in crash with semitruck

Wood County Deputy Melissa Pollard was fatally injured when she hit the truck from behind in her cruiser

SHERIFF: On duty Wood County deputy killed in 18-wheeler crash

WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - An on duty Wood County Sheriff's deputy has died after a Wednesday morning crash involving an 18-wheeler. 2025 East Texas Giving Day: Lone Star Legal Aid Deputy Melissa Pollard was taken to a local hospital in Quitman around 10 a.m. after the accident, but she did not survive her injuries, the Wood County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Flowers displayed on patrol car in honor of Deputy Pollard. "Please p…

Wood County Sheriff's Office identifies deputy who died in crash

The crash happened between Quitman and Winnsboro at the intersection of Highway 37 and FM 14.

Wood County Deputy Killed in Collision with 18-Wheeler

Wood County Deputy Melissa Pollard died Wednesday, April 9th, following a vehicle collision at the intersection of FM 14 and State Highway 37-S, according to the Wood County Sheriffandrsquo;s Office. A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper at the scene reported that an 18-wheeler was making a left-hand turn when Deputy Pollardand#39;s vehicle collided with the back of the truck. The trooper indicated there were no signs of braking from…

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard was killed when her cruiser collided with the back of a semi-truck at the intersection of FM 14 and State Highway 37-S, between Quitman and Winnsboro,...