Madisonville — Rear-End Collision on Highway 75

A car accident involving a speeding driver on Highway 75 sent two people to a hospital, according to a local news source.

At around 10:00 p.m., troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a collision about four miles north of Madisonville. A preliminary investigation shows that a 2015 Nissan Altima was traveling along the highway when it rear-ended a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee heading on the same direction. The impact of the collision ejected the driver of the Jeep off the vehicle. He was identified as Bill Brewer, 55, from Madisonville.

Two more passengers in the Jeep Cherokee, identified as Heidi Ellis, 61, and Kendall Ellis, 8, were rushed to CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan for treatment. They suffered serious injuries from the force of the impact.

The driver of the Nissan was identified as April Towery, 42. She is charged with intoxication manslaughter, according to DPS.

Our sincerest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate accident. We pray for their full recovery as we hope that the Madisonville Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.

Drunk driving in Texas commonly result in a serious injury and sometimes, death. While accidents are fortuitous events that cannot be foreseen, they can be prevented if only drivers had simply put their complete attention on the road and taken their responsibility as drivers more seriously. This is why, despite conscious efforts by government to combat the increasing number of fatalities and injuries every year, crashes due to negligence is still on the rise.

While it can be difficult to remain calm in a situation like this, it is important to know that you can be entitled to compensation and claims following a collision. If you or your loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent party or a driver under the influence of alcohol, you may have a right to a fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.