Five Seriously Injured in Idalou Two-Vehicle Crash at North County Road 3100 and Hwy 62/82

Idalou, Texas (July 17, 2020) – Five people were seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Idalou, according to officials.

The crash happened just before 1:00 p.m. July 16, in the area of North County Road 3100 and Hwy 62/82 near FM 1729.

Officials said a white pickup was traveling northbound on North County Road 3100 when it failed to yield the right of way and crashed into a black passenger car that was traveling on Highway 62/82.

The pickup driver, a Lubbock man, was taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries.

The driver of the passenger car, a Ralls woman, and her passengers, two adults and a juvenile were taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

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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