Valley Mills – Elderly Killed Following a Fatal Crash on Hwy 6

A 73-year-old man was pronounced deceased after a deadly car accident on State Highway 6, Sunday morning.

According to initial reports, the said collision took place at around 9:38 a.m. An Infiniti SUV was heading south on SH 6 near Delmar Ranch Road when it drifted onto the northbound lanes and was struck by a Nissan passenger vehicle. The SUV continued on and it collided with a Toyota SUV.

The driver of the SUV, a 73-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. An unspecified number of occupants in the Nissan and Toyota sustained injuries that were considered non-life threatening. It was not confirmed if they were taken to the hospital.

Local officials have yet to determine what caused the Infiniti driver to cross the center line. Anyone who has information about the incident is encouraged to get in contact with investigators.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the deceased and injured victims.

Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.

Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.