Cass County – Texas DPS Searching for Hit & Run Driver

• A hit-and-run fatality investigation is now underway in Cass County.
• What To Do If You Have Information.

Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are now searching for the perpetrator of a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on Hwy 59 in Cass County on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

According to the preliminary report, Cass County resident Lester Howell (no age given), was riding his electric bike on Highway 59 at County Road 3658. The incident happened between the hours of 7:30 PM and 10 PM Wednesday night. According to DPS Troopers, Howell appeared to be travelling southbound on this long dark stretch of Hwy 59 between the DPS Weigh Station and Love's Truck Stop when the crash allegedly happened.

Local and State authorities could use your help in finding the person responsible for this. If you think you have information that may be helpful in this case, please contact the Linden Highway Patrol office at 430-218-6500. If you would like to stay anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 903-793-7867. A tip through Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.

Texas DPS Recruiting:

The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently recruiting for the last class of 2025 and the first class of 2026, D-2025 and A-2026.

In Region 1 here in Northeast Texas, for the Texarkana area, contact:

Sergeant Timothy Mathews
1516 Hampton Road
Texarkana, TX 75503
Cell 430-274-8790
Timothy.Mathews@dps.texas.gov

For more information about becoming a Texas State Trooper, click here.