Orange County – Car Accident on FM 105 Kills 1
Posted on Friday, April 26th, 2019 at 6:58 am
A child passed away as a result of a collision on Farm to Market 105 Road, Wednesday night.
At around 8:00 p.m., a wreck was reported at the intersection of Lakeview Cutoff near FM 105. According to initial reports, a Kia passenger vehicle was heading north on FM 105 when a southbound Chevrolet pickup truck struck it as it was attempting to make a turn towards Lakeview. A passenger in the Kia, identified only as an 11-year-old child, suffered from serious injuries sustained from the impact. He was immediately taken to CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth in Beaumont where he later died.
Meanwhile, the driver of the Kia, identified as Tabitha Butler, 39, was also rushed to a hospital for treatment. The extent of her injuries was not considered life-threatening. The Chevrolet driver was also taken to St. Elizabeth hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators arrived at the scene to determine liability.
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/DUI 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.
