BY KEN GAIDZIUNAS

Staff Writer

On Monday, Jan 16 at 7:40 p.m. officers responded to a major traffic accident at FM 455 near CR 287, just west of the truck stops. Officers arrived to find that the crash involved one vehicle - a motorcycle - and two fatalities.

Preliminary investigation, according to Anna Police Sgt. Jeff Caponera, indicates that the motorcycle was westbound on FM 455 and as the vehicle entered the curve, the driver failed to negotiate the corner. The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a traffic direction sign pole killing both the driver and passenger.

The driver was identified as Anna resident Ryan Lorenz, 26. The passenger was identified as Jennifer Chennault, 29, of Ladonia. Neither person was wearing a helmet.

“The investigation into the crash continues,” said Caponera.

In other Anna PD News:

On Saturday, Jan. 14, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Scarlet View where an infant was bit on the face by a stray dog. “The child was checked out by EMS personnel and turned over to the mother. The dog was taken by animal control,” said Caponera.

On Friday, Jan. 13, officers conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 75. The search of the vehicle found two hidden compartments with large amounts of marijuana. Also seized was $1,800 in cash. Frank Willis, 45, of Edmonton, Okla., and Ladon Willis, 25, of Tulsa, were arrested for drug possession.

Also on Friday, officers responded to N. Powell Parkway and W. White Street regarding a hit and run accident. The victim’s vehicle was struck from behind by an unknown white vehicle. “There is no suspect or vehicle information,” said Caponera.

On Thursday, Jan. 12, officers responded to the 2000 block of Athabasca Falls regarding a burglary of a vehicle where several items were stolen. There is no suspect information at this time.

On Wednesday, Jan. 11, officers conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 75 near Mantua Road after two motorists reported a vehicle being driven erratically. Arrested for DWI and transported to Collin County jail was Sherman resident Van Hmun, 28.