Angus – Anand Lakhram Injured on Interstate Highway 45
Posted on Friday, April 12th, 2019 at 8:21 pm
Police have identified the truck tractor who sustained significant injuries following a car accident on Interstate 45, Wednesday afternoon.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety, a white 2005 Volvo truck tractor was traveling along the northbound lane of I-45 when a northbound white 2017 Dodge Ram utility truck rear-ended it as it approaches slower moving traffic. Both vehicles ended up in the center lane.
The driver of the truck tractor, identified as Anand Lakhram, 44, of Winterville, North Carolina, sustained injuries from the collision. Meanwhile, pickup truck driver Holland Pickle was rushed to Navarro Regional Hospital where Pickle with life-threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead by medical personnel.
No further details are available at this time as the investigation is still in progress.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for a fast recovery of both parties.
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.
