Autumn Stephens Injured in San Augustine County 18-Wheeler Crash on US 96 and SH 147

San Augustine County, Texas (September 5, 2020) – A woman was injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in San Augustine County, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash happened around 1:00 p.m., September 3, at the intersection of US 96 and SH 147.

DPS said Autumn Stephens, 20, of Lufkin, was driving southbound on SH 147 when she stopped at the intersection. She then attempted to cross into US 96 and was hit by a northbound 18-wheeler driven by George Mururu, 38, of Frisco.

Stephens was taken to UT Tyler for treatment.

Mururu was uninjured in the crash.

No other information was available.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We wish Autumn Stephens a quick recovery.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have been injured in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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