Brandy Chappa Killed, Man Injured in Abilene Garbage Truck Crash on Pine Street at Huckleberry Street

Abilene, Texas (October 4, 2020) – A woman was killed, and a man was injured on Friday in a two-vehicle crash in north Abilene, according to police.

The fatal crash happened on October 2, in the 3600 block of Pine Street at the intersection of Huckleberry Street.

Police said a car was traveling on Huckleberry Street when it collided with a garbage truck that was traveling on Pine Street.

One of the occupants in the car, Brandy Chappa, 30, of Abilene, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other occupant, a man, was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The garbage truck driver was uninjured in the crash.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brandy Chappa.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

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