Jasper – 22-year-old Skyler Stapleton Injured in Fatal Rollover Accident
Posted on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 at 5:22 am
The Jasper Police Department has released the name of the driver who got involved in a single-vehicle collision on Farm to Market Road 2799 last Tuesday evening.
The victim was identified as 22-year-old Skyler Stapleton, of Jasper.
According to initial reports, the incident happened on FM 2799, just west of FM-1747, west of Jasper. A vehicle, driven by Stapleton, was seen traveling along the roadway when it veered off the roadway and overturned. The cause of the incident has yet to be determined by local responding officers.
Stapleton was hurt from the force of the impact. He was immediately flown by helicopter to St. Elizabeth Hospital where he received proper medical treatment. The extent of his injuries was not disclosed at this time.
Investigators were also requested at the scene to determine liability. No other details are available.
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.
