Austin Roughton and Steven McKenzie Injured in Ellis County Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 45 near FM 1182

Ellis County, Texas (September 24, 2021) – Two men were injured early Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the Ellis/Navarro County line, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash happened around 4:26 a.m., September 21, on Interstate 45, south of FM 1182.

DPS said a 2021 white F350 pickup towing a 2012 red Gooseneck trailer was traveling southbound in the left lane while a 2001 silver Honda Accord was traveling southbound behind the pickup and trailer.

The pickup driver fell asleep, drove off the roadway, and struck the center cable barrier. The pickup then partially veered back into the left lane before coming to a stop where it was struck by the Honda.

The pickup truck driver, 23-year-old Austin Roughton of Corsicana, was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in Dallas with incapacitating injuries. The Honda driver, 52-year-old Steven McKenzie of Ennis was treated and released at the scene.

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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