Kilgore – Rollover Collision on County Road 165
Posted on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at 11:22 am
A solo-vehicle crash on County Road 165 caused the death of a teenage girl, Monday night.
According to initial reports, a 2000 Lincoln was traveling along the southbound lanes of CR 165 when its driver lost control of the vehicle upon as he approaches a curve. The vehicle drifted off the road, traveled across several lanes, and overturned. The impact seriously injured both the driver and his passenger.
The driver, identified as Demarcus Keshaun Holsome, 18, of Reklaw, was rushed to UT Health where he was listed in stable condition. His passenger, identified as Bagley Mahdessian, was taken to Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center for treatment. However, she was later pronounced dead by Judge Talyna Carlson.
Kilgore local officials arrived at the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. No charges have been made as of this writing.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Kilgore Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
