Cape man, 2-year-old son killed in accident in Texas

Two members of a Cape Girardeau family died Monday in a crash on Interstate 30 in Garland, Texas. Killed in the accident were Jarred Schumpert, 28, and his 2-year-old son, Lyndon.

About 9:15 p.m. Monday, the two were riding in a sport utility vehicle driven by Schumpert's wife, Laura, when traffic began slowing down for an accident farther ahead, the Garland Police Department said in a news release Tuesday. A full-size SUV struck the Schumperts' smaller SUV from behind, causing both vehicles to catch fire, the release stated.

Jarred and Lyndon Schumpert died at the scene. Laura Schumpert was taken to Parkland Hospital in Garland with non-life-threatening injuries, the release said. Reached by telephone Tuesday, Joe Harn, public information officer for the Garland Police Department, said she remained in the hospital.

The driver of the other SUV was taken to Baylor Hospital in Dallas with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the release. Investigators found alcohol was not involved in the crash, but failure to control speed was a factor, the release stated.

The Dallas Morning News reported the family was returning to Missouri after visiting relatives in the Dallas area.

Pertinent address:

Garland, Texas