Polk County – Car vs Tree Crash on FM 3277 Leaves 1 Dead

Polk Couty law enforcement officials have yet to release the name of the victim who died in a fatal car accident on Farm to Market Road 3277 near Livingston, July 5th.

At around 3:00 p.m., DPS troopers responded to FM 3277 seven miles west of Livingston to assist in a collision involving a vehicle that struck a tree. According to the report, a Nissa truck was heading west on the road when, for reasons that have yet to be determined, it went off the roadway and crashed into a nearby tree. The force of the impact left the driver of the vehicle with serious injuries. He was immediately taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. His identification was not immediately disclosed by local authorities.

Based on a preliminary investigation, the vehicle may have been traveling at an unsafe speed prior to the crash.

We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.