1 Injured after Pickup Truck, 18-Wheeler Collide on Highway 6 in College Station
One Person Hospitalized, Another Arrested after College Station Crash on Highway 6 at Harvey Mitchell Parkway
College Station, Texas (June 10, 2022) – One person was injured and another was arrested following a head-on crash between an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck in College Station early Friday morning, according to a local news source.
The collision was reported at about 1:18 a.m. on Highway 6 at Harvey Mitchell Parkway.
As per the local news source, a Toyota pickup truck was heading northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 6 when it collided head-on with an 18-wheeler.
The driver of the 18-wheeler sustained non-incapacitating injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck was arrested for DUI.
Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Common Causes of Automobile Accidents
There are many different reasons why automobile, 18-wheeler, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, texting and driving, speeding, fatigue, failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive, running a red light, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality. At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case. Call now for a free consultation.
To speak with an attorney Click to call: 281-943-5555.
