One Injured in Hunt County Three-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 380

Hunt County, Texas (December 21, 2021) – One person was injured Sunday night in a three-vehicle crash in Hunt County, according to the DPS.

The crash happened around 8:00 p.m., December 19, on U.S. Highway 380.

DPS said that a Benson Brothers wrecker truck was picking up an unoccupied Chevy pickup truck on the eastbound shoulder. A 1967 Ford pickup truck drifted onto the shoulder and struck the unoccupied truck pushing it on top of the wrecker truck.

The Ford driver was taken to Hunt County Regional with non-life-threatening injuries.

The occupants of the tow truck were uninjured in the crash.

Alcohol was a possible factor in the crash, according to the troopers.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; 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 while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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