Belinda Lemen Hospitalized after Orange County Car Crash on Interstate 10 near Rose City

Orange County, Texas (April 21, 2022) – Belinda Lemen, 54, of Orange, was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash that left two people dead in Orange County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The deadly crash happened at around 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, on Interstate Highway 10 west near Rose City, at mile marker 858.

DPS said a 2004 Ford SUV was traveling in the inside lane of the interstate when its back left tire blew out. The Ford driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and was hit by a 2015 Dodge pickup that was traveling in the center lane.

A 2019 Ford pickup, a 2020 Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer, a 2006 Toyota passenger car, a 2021 Hyundai passenger car, and a 2018 Dodge pickup were also involved in the crash.

The driver and passenger of the Hyundai passenger car were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released pending notification of their family.

Lemen, who was the driver of the 2006 Toyota passenger car, was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital in unknown condition.

The driver of the 2004 Ford SUV, identified as Jamie McKeown, 42, of Butler, Missouri, was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital with unspecified injuries.

The driver of the 2015 Dodge pickup, identified as Charles Gravenmier, 72, of Vidor, was not injured. The driver of the 2019 Ford pickup, identified as Etta Robbins, 73, of Dayton, was not injured.

The driver of the Peterbilt, identified as Willard Taylor, 63, of Houston, was not injured. The driver of the 2018 Dodge pickup, identified as Devlin McLaurin, 29, of Kirbyville, was not injured.

The crash closed the westbound lanes of the interstate, but they have since been reopened.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, 18-wheeler, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

To speak with an attorney Click to call: 281-943-5555.