Austin— Joshua David Moya Dies in a Car Accident on SH 138
Posted on Friday, March 15th, 2019 at 5:06 am
The Austin Police Department has identified the victim who died in a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 138, Monday night.
According to initial reports, a Jeep Wrangler was seen traveling along the eastbound lanes of SH 138 when it collided with a westbound Toyota Tacoma. Details surrounding the collision remain unclear at this time but it was confirmed that the driver of the Toyota died from the impact of the collision. He was later identified as 31-year-old Joshua David Moya Cowdrey.
Meanwhile, the driver and a passenger in the Jeep sustained injuries from the collision. They were taken to St. David’s in Round Rock for treatment. Police did not release their names.
Local investigators were called onto the scene to determine details that led up to the accident. The crash is under investigation by The Texas Department of Public Safety.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the deceased victim. We are also hoping and praying for a fast recovery of the injured 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.
