75-Year-Old Woman Killed in Cleburne Two-Vehicle Crash on Weatherford Highway (SH 171 N)

Cleburne, Texas (January 21, 2021) – A 75-year-old Keene woman was killed in a head-on collision Wednesday morning in Cleburne, according to authorities.

The fatal crash happened just after 9:00 a.m., January 20, in the 3500 block of Weatherford Highway (SH 171 N).

Police said a 53-year-old Cleburne man was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck southbound on the highway while the woman was driving a Kia SUV northbound.

The Chevrolet crossed into the northbound lane and crashed head-on into the Kia.

The woman was killed in the crash. Her name has not been released.

The condition of the Chevrolet’s driver was not disclosed.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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