Winkler County – Head-on Crash on County Rd 101
Posted on Monday, July 29th, 2019 at 9:38 am
Winkler County law enforcement officials are investigating a two-vehicle accident which caused the death of one person on County Road 101, Monday.
According to initial reports, responding officers were dispatched to CR 101 to assist in a collision involving two passenger trucks. How the crash actually happened is yet to be determined but it was confirmed that two people sustained injuries from the force of the impact. One victim, identified only as a male, succumbed to his injuries while the female victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immediately disclosed.
No identification has been released at this time.
Local investigators arrived at the scene to determine liability. They have yet to release the possible charges against the party who was at fault.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We also express our condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult moment in your life. We strongly believe that authorities will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
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.
