One Killed and Two Injured in Lufkin Multi-Vehicle Crash on Pershing Avenue at Bynum Street

Lufkin, Texas (June 20, 2020) – One person was killed, and two others were injured Friday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Lufkin, according to police.

The deadly crash occurred around 11:15 a.m. June 19, on Pershing Avenue at Bynum Street.

Police said the driver of a Dodge pickup truck was driving recklessly at about 100 mph on Old Union Road and he continued onto Pershing Avenue. He didn’t stop at the intersection and rear-ended a Kia Sorento. A Mitsubishi Outlander was also hit in the crash.

The Dodge driver was taken to the hospital where he later died. His name has not been released.

Two people in the Sorento were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

The Mitsubishi driver was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and also wish the injured victims 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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