Milam County – Nathan Ellard Killed in Head-on Collision on FM 481
Posted on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at 2:54 am
The Milam County local officials released the name of the victim who died in a fatal head-on collision on Farm to Market 485 Road, Sunday morning.
The fatality was identified as Nathan Ellard, 20. He was a resident of College Station.
According to initial reports, the fatal accident took place just after 8:00 a.m. last March 31. A 2005 Mazda passenger vehicle was traveling along the westbound lanes of the highway when it crossed over the center line and collided head on with a 2018 Nissan sports utility vehicle.
Nathan Ellard, who was driving the passenger vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nissan driver also sustained serious injuries from the impact. She was rushed to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center where she later died. Her next of kin has yet to be notified.
Authorities are still investigating what caused Ellard to drift onto the opposing lanes.
The crash remains under investigation.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of every day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. That is roughly about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol, and at an unsafe speed are three most common causes of car accidents.
If you are a victim of a car accident, or you know someone who is, or you lost a loved one because of this, then please don’t hesitate to ask for help. The police will always be there to help you, but more than that, car accident lawyers are always willing to help you in protecting your rights and getting you the justice that you deserve. They will also help you file a lawsuit and get fair and just compensation for physical and emotional trauma you experienced.
