One man identified as 51-year-old Randy M. was injured in a two-vehicle crash in northwest Jasper County on Thursday evening, February 24, 2022.
The collision occurred around 7:00 a.m. at Highway 63 West, just east of Recreational Road 255.
Angelina River Firefighters and First Responders were called to the crash scene after receiving reports that two cars had collided.
According to Sergeant Shana Clark of the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by Mullenax of Zavalla, was westbound and crossed into the eastbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Eric S., 51, of Pineland.
According to Sergeant Clark, Mullenax was taken to a Lufkin hospital by ambulance.
Despite the fact that the front of the Camaro had been severely damaged, the driver, Simmons, was unharmed and was walking around.
Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
There are far more car accidents in the United States than you might expect. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds (NHTSA). 5.25 million Americans are injured or killed in automobile accidents each year.
Due in large part to its high percentage of licensed drivers and public roads, Texas is the country’s most populous state. As long as it’s here, it doesn’t really matter where the country’s busiest highway system is located. As a result, Texas sees a significant increase in the number of traffic accidents.
According to the Department of Transportation (TxDOT), an estimated 3,500 Texans are killed, and 246,000 are injured in Texas car accidents each year.
Injuries to soft tissues, laceration, and fracture of the skull, as well as headaches and migraines, are common after a car accident.
Jasper County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Crash
Even if you don’t realize it, every driver is putting themselves at risk. A car accident can happen at any time, and it’s impossible to predict when it will. You’ll see distracted drivers on the road every day in the United States.
A car accident victim may be able to seek compensation for their losses if another driver’s negligence led to their injuries.
If you’re in a car accident and seriously hurt, you may have to deal with medical bills, excruciating pain, and months of unpaid work. All of your financial obligations will be met by the compensation you receive for your injuries.
Our Jasper County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas will fight to get you the compensation you need and deserve for your losses. If you’ve been in a car accident, please contact us immediately so that we can assist you. Free consultations with personal injury lawyers are available by calling (888) 398-4017.