Gregg County – Woman Died in Fatal Vehicle Crash on Highway 42
Posted on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 4:43 am
A two-vehicle collision on State Highway 42 near the city of White oak caused the death of a 61-year-old woman, Friday morning.
According to initial reports, the fatal car accident took place at around 7:12 a.m., two miles south of White Oak in Gregg County. A 2012 Chevrolet 2500 was heading north on Texas 42 when, for yet unknown reasons, it drifted onto the southbound lanes and crashed into a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. The impact of the collision killed the driver of the Silverado. She was pronounced dead by DPS officials.
The driver of the Chevrolet 2500 was rushed to a hospital in Longview for treatment. He was later identified as Michael Buenrostro, 61, of Longview.
Police are still determining what caused Buenrostro to cross over the opposing lanes. An investigation is underway.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of every day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. That is roughly about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol, and at an unsafe speed are three most common causes of car accidents.
If you are a victim of a car accident, or you know someone who is, or you lost a loved one because of this, then please don’t hesitate to ask for help. The police will always be there to help you, but more than that, car accident lawyers are always willing to help you in protecting your rights and getting you the justice that you deserve. They will also help you file a lawsuit and get fair and just compensation for physical and emotional trauma you experienced.
