San Angelo — Two-Car Collision on South Chadbourne Street
Posted on Friday, April 5th, 2019 at 2:25 am
Last Wednesday, a vehicle crash involving a distracted driver on South Chadbourne Street sent one person to a hospital, according to a local news source.
San Angelo emergency crews responded to the 300 block of South Chadbourne Street after receiving an alert reporting a collision. A responding officer said that a silver Dodge Durango was traveling on the roadway when it rear-ended a maroon GMC Sierra pickup truck. Based on a preliminary investigation, the driver of the Dodge Durango become distracted behind the wheel and failed to negotiate its speed, crashing into a pickup truck.
The driver of the Sierra sustained unknown injuries from the force of the impact. He was rushed to Shannon Medical Center for further care. The driver of the Durango and his passenger were not hurt.
An investigation is ongoing.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the injured victim. Our prayers and thoughts for their fast recovery.
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.
