Shelby County – Solo-Vehicle Accident on US 96
Posted on Monday, August 12th, 2019 at 9:48 am
A fatal rollover accident on US 96 killed at least one person last Thursday morning, a local news source reported.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, local troopers were requested to assist in a vehicle accident on US 96, north of Center, just after 11:00 a.m.A Chevrolet pickup truck was heading south along the highway when, for yet unknown reasons, it went off the roadway and overturned. Police said the driver of the truck attempted to overcorrect but ended up upside down instead. A man was pronounced deceased as a result of the crash. He was only identified as a 64-year-old resident of Tenaha.
No one else was injured, as per authorities.
DPS officials have yet to determine what caused the driver to lose control and drove off the roadway. An investigation is still in progress.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult moment in your life. We strongly believe that authorities will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Some of the deadliest counties for car accidents in Texas are Harris, Dallas, and Tarrant. Among the 620,000 reported fatalities and injuries in the state, more than 4,000 cases were caused by a driver traveling at an unsafe speed. Meanwhile, operators who tested positive for some type of drug are responsible for more than 500 cases that resulted in injuries. Following a fatal accident, it is important to be familiar with the rights you are entitled to. If you or your loved one is a victim in an accident caused by inattentive actions of another driver or other entity, you may have the right to file for 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.
