Teenager Killed in Ellis County Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 45 near Risinger Road

Ellis County, Texas (August 3, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a three-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Ellis County, outside of Ferris, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The fatal crash happened at about 4:40 a.m., July 1, on southbound Interstate 45 near Risinger Road.

According to a preliminary investigation, a silver 2003 Honda Civic was heading southbound on the freeway while a black 2015 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on the southbound side of the freeway.

The Nissan then crashed head-on into the Honda. The Nissan stopped in the left lane after the crash, and it was struck by a southbound white Dodge Ram pickup truck.

The Honda driver, a 17-year-old Waxahachie female, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released.

The Nissan driver, a 22-year-old Dallas woman, was airlifted to Methodist Charlton Medical Center with non- life-threatening injuries.

The Dodge driver was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

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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