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Former Bridge City resident, Cecil Williams, 75, of Call was killed Tuesday around 3:10 p.m. when his vehicle crossed over the center dividing line on Highway 87 near FM 2829 in Newton county. according to State Trooper Stephanie Davis.

Williams was driving a 2004 Chevrolet truck traveling northbound when he crossed the line. He crashed with a 2012 Jeep SUV driven by Cherie Trahan, 50, of Orange.

Williams was pronounced dead at the scene by Judge Satterwhite. Trahan was transported to St. Elizabeth hospital with unknown injures. A passenger in the Jeep was not injured.

All passengers were wearing seatbelts said Davis It is not known at this time why Williams crossed over the center dividing line and is under investigation.