Clay County— Karen Scott Among Victims of Fatal US 59 Crash
Posted on Thursday, March 7th, 2019 at 12:11 am
The Department of Public Safety officials have identified the victims who died in a tragic wreck Tuesday morning on Highway 59 near Frog Hollar Road.
According to reports, local officers responded to US 59 after receiving an alert reporting a collision. Details revolving the incident are unclear at this time but authorities confirmed that two sport utility vehicles collided head-on, causing severe damage to both vehicles.
Among the five victims, three of them were rushed to hospitals where they died. They were identified as Karen Scott, 49, of Bowie, Clifford Brooks, 69, of Stafford, and Jose Garza, 44, of Houston, respectively. Two more victims, whose identification has not been revealed, sustained unknown injuries from the force of impact. Their condition was not known as of this writing.
DPS officials continue to investigate the accident.
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.
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. Furthermore, the NHTSA also reports that 15% of fatal car accidents happen near intersections while the whopping 85% happen on the open road, which is the case for this particular vehicular accident.
