Jasper County – Woman Seriously Injured in Multi-Car Accident on US 190
Posted on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at 3:39 am
The Texas Department of Safety is investigating a major vehicle collision on US Highway 190 in Jasper, Tuesday morning.
At around 9:30 a.m., local troopers responded to Highway 190 in reference to a crash. According to initial reports, a 2018 International truck tractor-semi-trailer rig was traveling along the westbound lane when it suddenly stopped, prompting a chain-reaction collision. Police said that the 2018 Nissan passenger SUV was rear-ended by a 2008 Pontiac passenger car that was following behind the 18-wheeler truck. The female driver of the Pontiac was immediately taken to Lufkin hospital where she received proper treatment. As per medical personnel, she sustained serious injuries but her condition remains unknown.
No other injuries were reported at this time.
The Jasper County law enforcement officials arrived at the scene to determine liability. An investigation is underway.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We are hoping and praying for their fast recovery.
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.
