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Driver dies after medical episode causes crash on State Highway 72 near Three Rivers

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A Three Rivers man died Saturday evening after investigators believe a medical episode caused him to lose control of his truck on State Highway 72.

The crash happened at 6:47 p.m. on June 6 on westbound SH 72, approximately 1 mile east of Interstate 37.

A 2012 Ford F-150 failed to maintain its lane and crossed into the eastbound lane before traveling onto the grassy shoulder, where it came to rest after striking a fence.

The driver, Jonathan Retzloff, 67, of Three Rivers, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Judge Donnie Watkins at 7:31 p.m.

Investigators believe Retzloff experienced a medical episode while driving, which caused the vehicle to leave its lane.

The crash remains under investigation by troopers from the Texas Highway Patrol office in Three Rivers.

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