Waxahachie—Victim of U.S. 287 Crash ID’d
Posted on Thursday, March 21st, 2019 at 12:33 am
The Waxahachie Police Department has released the identification of the female victim who died in a car accident on US Highway 287 last Thursday morning, police said.
The fatality was identified as 63-year-old Marie Chambers. She was one of the drivers involved in the wreck.
According to initial reports, the said crash took place on US 287 near Pigg Road. Marie Chambers was driving a silver 2016 Toyota Corolla along the northbound lanes of Pigg Road when she drifted onto the right lane of 287 where it collided with a white Ford E-250 utility van. The Ford struck the driver’s side of Chamber’s vehicle, pushing both vehicles onto the center median.
The impact of the collision left both drivers with serious injuries. They were rushed to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center where Chambers was declared deceased. Another victim was injured but his identification was not immediately released.
Authorities are investigating the accident.
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.
