Three Killed and One Injured in Peoria Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 22 near CR 1313 Peoria

Peoria, Texas (December 6, 2020) – Three people were killed, and one other person was injured Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Peoria, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 9:50 a.m., December 5, on SH 22 near CR 1313.

DPS said a Chevrolet Impala was traveling eastbound on the highway when it attempted to make a left turn into a private drive and was struck by a westbound Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer.

The three passengers in the Chevrolet were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Chevrolet driver was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White in Waco with non-life-threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statutes which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.