One Killed and One Injured in Jefferson County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 124 at Craigen Road; Armando Olvera Arrested

Jefferson County, Texas (December 23, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured Wednesday evening in a hit-and-run crash in Jefferson County, according to the troopers.

The deadly crash happened around 5:15 p.m., December 22, at the intersection of Craigen Road and Highway 124, just northeast of Hamshire.

Troopers said a 2010 Toyota SUV was traveling northeast on the highway behind a 1994 Mack dump truck.

For an unknown reason, the Toyota driver rear-ended the dump truck.

The dump truck driver fled the scene but was later located uninjured by the troopers.

The Toyota driver was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

The dump truck driver, 26-year-old Armando Olvera of Beaumont, was arrested and booked into the Jefferson County Jail on a DWI charge.

No other information was available.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also 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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