Tyler – Head-on Collision on US 190
Posted on Friday, July 26th, 2019 at 8:11 am
A Woodville woman was pronounced deceased when her car collided with another vehicle on US 190 near the Tyler County Airport, Tuesday afternoon.
According to a report released by responding officers, the incident happened at around 3:30 p.m. A 2009 Chevrolet pickup truck was seen traveling along the highway when it collided head-on with a 2004 Toyota car. Police said, for yet unknown reasons, the Toyota crossed the center line and drifted onto the path of the Chevrolet, resulting in a crash.
The Toyota driver, identified only as a 50-year-old Woodville woman, died from the force of the impact. Meanwhile, the driver of the Chevrolet sustained unknown injuries. He was airlifted to St. Elizabeth in Beaumont for treatment. His condition remains unknown.
No citations have been issued as investigators continue to determine the cause of the collision.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Tyler 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 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.
