Four Killed in Orange County Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10

Orange County, Texas (December 10, 2020) – Four people were killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in Orange County, according to authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 11:15 a.m., December 9, on Interstate 10, near FM 1136.

According to a preliminary investigation, an 18-wheeler was traveling westbound on the interstate when it stopped due to traffic congestion from an earlier crash.

The driver of a westbound SUV failed to control his speed and rear-ended the stopped 18-wheeler.

The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as a 50-year-old man from Fort Myers, Florida.

The front-seat passenger in the SUV, a 29-year-old Fort Myers woman, was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Another passenger in the SUV, a 63-year-old Fort Myers woman, was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

One of the women was pregnant, and the medical staff worked to deliver and save her child, but the baby didn’t survive.

The 18-wheeler driver, a Virginia resident, 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 for 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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