Georgetown—Multi-Car Crash on Highway 29
Posted on Monday, March 25th, 2019 at 3:37 am
The Highway 29 has since been reopened after a major car accident involving multiple vehicles, a Williamson County Sheriff official said.
According to initial reports, local responders were called onto the 4000 block of Highway 29, just west of Georgetown Road, after receiving a call reporting a major wreck. How the crash took place is yet to be determined by police officers but it was confirmed that a person may have been pinned inside the wreckage as a result of the collision.
Highway 29 was completely shut, with traffic being turned around in both directions as emergency crews cleared the scene of the crash.
No further details were provided at this time. Investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to get in touch with the Georgetown Police Department.
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
