Polk County – Several Injured in Car Accident on SH 146

At least four people sustained various injuries after a fatal vehicle collision on State Highway 146 in Nacogdoches, Monday afternoon.

At around 12:20 p.m., local officials were requested on the southbound lanes of State Highway 146 to assist in a crash involving multiple vehicles. The initial investigation report indicates that a 2013 Ford SUV was heading south on SH 146 when it collided with a 1995 Ford pickup truck heading north. Police said that the pickup truck was attempting to make a turn to Providence Road when the accident happened.

Both drivers were taken to CHI St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital in Livingston for further care. The extent of their injuries was not immediately released. Two passengers in the Ford also suffered from injuries. They were taken to the same hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

Our deepest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate event. We strongly believe that the Polk County Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.

Injuries caused by vehicle collisions can vary from crash to crash. Some injuries may heal within a span of days while others could paralyze a victim’s body for a month. The most commonly known car accident injuries include neck and chest and head and back injuries. Broken and ligament damages are also quite common.

Being a victim of a collision is an overwhelming experience. If you are a passenger in a car involved in crash, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention for yourself and anyone who needs it. After this, you’ll want to alert your insurance provider regarding damages or injuries you sustained from the collision. To submit a claim, you would need to gather documents supporting your claim. These may include a video of the scene or a photograph of the damages to the vehicles, police reports stating the facts of the accident, and medical records indicating the severity of your injury, to name a few.