Four Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 347 at 39th Street in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, TX. (May 17, 2023)- Four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on May 16, 2023, in Jefferson County, Texas. The accident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Highway 347 and 39th Street intersection. DPS reported that the driver of a northbound 2016 Jeep SUV failed to control their speed and rear-ended a 2017 Hyundai SUV. The impact caused a train reaction between the Hyundai, a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck, a 2019 Ford SUV and a 2014 Jeep. The drivers of the 2016 Jeep, the Hyundai, the Ford and the Chevrolet were transported to an area hospital for treatment. The 2016 Jeep driver was cited for failure to control speed. The driver of the 2014 Jeep was uninjured in the crash. No further details have been provided at the time. The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Texas
In 2016, reports indicate that at least one person sustained injuries every two minutes after being involved in a car crash on Texas roads. The most common causes of vehicle collisions have remained the same over the years, which include distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving, and aggressive driving. When victims lose their lives in collisions, due to the negligent actions of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.
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