SUV Passenger Gustavo Arellanes Dies in FM 2767 SUV Crash

3 Hospitalized in Sunday Night Collision in Smith County

Smith County, TX (August 7, 2026) – Gustavo Arellanes, a 17-year-old Chapel Hill High School student, was killed in an FM 2767 SUV crash Sunday night.

The fatal 2-vehicle collision happened around 9 p.m. at the intersection with FM 2908.

According to the authorities, an SUV driven by a 17-year-old Tyler girl ran a stop sign and crashed onto a pickup truck driven by a 44-year-old Tyler man.

Police declared Arellanes, a passenger in the SUV, dead at the crash scene.

Moreover, paramedics rushed both drivers and a 5-year-old child passenger in the truck to an area hospital with unknown injuries.

The accident report stated Arellanes was a member of the school’s Class of 2027.

Sweet Lawyers extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Gustavo Arellanes. May they find comfort and strength during this difficult time. Similarly, we also wish those injured in the deadly crash.

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