76-Year-Old Woman Killed in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Eastex Freeway (U.S. Highway 59)

Houston, Texas (May 28, 2021) – A 76-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Houston, according to the police.

The fatal crash occurred around 10:45 a.m., May 23, in the 22200 block of Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) service road.

Police said a white Chevrolet Impala and a green Toyota Tundra pickup truck were traveling southbound on the service road when the Tundra changed lanes and hit the Impala.

The Tundra then hit a sign and a concrete pillar.

A passenger in the Tundra, a 76-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released.

The Tundra driver sustained unknown injuries in the crash.

The Impala driver, a 20-year-old man, was uninjured in the crash.

The police are investigating the crash.

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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