[12-18-2021] Newton County, TX – 45-Year-Old SUV Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 63

One 45-year-old man identified as Keeymo M. of Port Arthur was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Newton County on Saturday morning, December 18.

The collision happened shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Highway 63 near County Road 1395, a few miles west of Burkeville.

According to Sergeant Shana Clark of the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2016 GMC SUV was traveling westbound, and a 2008 Chevrolet pickup pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound.

The SUV’s driver failed to yield to the pickup while attempting to make a left turn into a driveway, according to Clark, and the truck collided with the SUV. The 45-year-old SUV driver was taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The pickup’s driver, 23-year-old James J., and his passenger, 20-year-old Ray R., both from Louisiana, were unharmed.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Compared to what you might expect, the number of traffic accidents in the United States is much higher. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds (NHTSA). In the United States, there are an estimated 5.25 million car accidents each year.

Texas has the most licensed drivers and the most public roads in the country. Visitors gather in this area despite the country’s most congested highway system. As a result, Texas has the nation’s highest annual rate of traffic accidents.

Traffic-related deaths and injuries in Texas total more than 3,500 each year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

After a car accident, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, broken bones, whiplash, and headaches, and migraines are all common.

Newton County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Crash

We all put ourselves in harm’s way unknowingly while driving. Predicting when you’ll be involved in a car accident is impossible. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people drive on American roads every day without paying attention to the road.

You can sue for personal injury if you’ve been hurt in a car accident because of the negligence of another driver.
Medical bills, debilitating pain, and months of lost wages can result from a car accident injury that’s serious enough. All your financial obligations will be taken care of once your personal injury claim has been settled.

Our Newton County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are prepared to aggressively and proactively defend your rights. The sooner you get in touch with us after a car accident, the better we can assist you. Call (888) 398-4017 for a free case evaluation from a personal injury attorney.