Samantha Townsend Killed in Car Crash on Main at Elizabeth in Vidor

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Samantha Townsend Killed in Vidor Two-Vehicle Crash on Main at Elizabeth

Samantha Townsend Killed
Samantha Townsend Killed in Car Crash on Main at Elizabeth in Vidor

Vidor, Texas – The 30-year-old woman who was killed Sunday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Vidor has been identified as Samantha Lee Townsend, of Orange County, according to the Vidor Police Department.

The fatal crash happened around 6:40 p.m., May 26, at Main and Elizabeth.

Police said a maroon Yukon was traveling at a rate of speed when it crossed into the southbound lane and collided with another car.

The Yukon driver was taken to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in serious condition.

The driver of the other car, Townsend, was pronounced dead at the scene. A child in the car, who was secured in a safety seat, was taken to Christus St. Elizabeth with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Vidor Police Traffic Unit and Criminal Investigation Unit are conducting the investigation.


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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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