Tyler – Two Killed in a Bus Crash on Toll Road 49
Posted on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at 1:55 am
A head-on collision between a pickup truck and a bus caused the death of two people on Toll Road 49 near U.S. Highway 69 South, early Sunday morning.
At around 4:11 a.m., Tyler police officers responded to Toll Road 49 after receiving a 911 call reporting a car accident. According to initial reports, An ECHO Charter Bus was heading west when, for yet unknown reasons, it collided with an eastbound Chevy Z-71 pickup truck. How the crash took place is yet to be determined by local authorities.
The impact of the collision left both occupants in the Chevrolet with serious injuries. They were pronounced deceased upon arrival of emergency crews. Tyler police identified both victims as Jeffrey Dalton Aynesworth, 22, of Rusk, and Payton Joseph Raymond, 24, of Flint.
No other injuries were reported as of this writing.
Investigation is underway.
We are deeply saddened for the family and loved ones of the deceased victims. Our prayers and thoughts are with them.
Texas is among the states in the US that have the most car accidents which involved injuries and fatalities every year. Some of the common factors contributing to the rising cases of collisions in the area include the worsening traffic situation, weather conditions, and poor driving habits.
Bad driving habits are the greatest cause of a fatal crash. It can be lethal to the person behind the wheel, as well as the drivers on the road. Drivers who do not use their signal to change lanes or those who do not secure their blind spots before shifting direction are more likely to be involved in an accident. Some of the most dangerous driving habits include speeding, unsafe lane change, tailgating, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a car accident with a negligent driver, you have a right to fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.
