Orange County – Emilee Bellow Injured in Collision with a Pickup Truck on Japanese Ln and FM 1135
Posted on Monday, May 27th, 2019 at 5:13 am
The Orange County local officials have released the identification of the female driver who was hospitalized following a two-car collision near Farm to Market 1135 Road last Monday.
The victim was identified as 21-year-old Emilee Bellow.
According to initial reports, Bellow was seen driving a Hyundai passenger vehicle along the southbound lane of FM 1135 when a Dodge pickup truck that was heading west on Japanese Lane collided with her. Police did not confirm who had the right of way during the time of the incident.
Bellow suffered from serious injuries as a result of the collision. She was rushed to St. Elizabeth Hospital by emergency crews. Her condition remains unknown at this time. The driver of the pickup truck, identified as 48-year-old Elier Lopez, was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We are hoping and praying for their fast recovery.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
