31-Year-Old James Gaylord Killed In Tyler, TX Accident

Tragic accident that occurred on January 29 at around 11:50 PM in Tyler, Texas. 31-year-old James Gaylord was tragically killed in a three-vehicle accident on Highway 31. Mr. Gaylord was putting gas in his disabled Ford on the side of the highway, when 69-year-old Mark Westin driving an 18 wheeler Mack truck struck the pedestrian. The victim was then knocked into a Hyundai that was parked in front of his vehicle. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The crash remains under investigation. We send our thoughts and prayers to the family of the victim.