Victoria – Two Hospitalized Following Two-Car Crash on FM 616
Posted on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at 7:49 am
The Texas Department of Public Safety is conducting an investigation about a vehicle collision on Farm to Market 616 Road in Victoria, last Wednesday.
According to reports, the said crash took place near US Highway 87 last May 15. A preliminary investigation shows that the incident involved a minivan and another undescribed vehicle. How the crash took place is yet to be determined by Victoria law enforcement officials but it was confirmed that two people, identified only as a 7-year-old boy and 23-year-old woman, were sent to a hospital with injuries that were considered minor. Their condition remains unclear at this time.
Local investigators arrived at the scene to determine the factors that caused the crash. Anyone who has information regarding the case is encouraged to call or get in touch with VPD.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for their fast recovery.
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.
