Brice Leighton Cooper Injured in Fatal Harrison County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 80

Harrison County, Texas (December 21, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a wrong-way crash early Friday morning in Harrison County, west of Hallsville, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened just after 1:00 a.m., December 18, on Highway 80.

According to a preliminary investigation, 20-year-old Valerie Helena Graves, of Bossier City, LA, was driving a 2003 Dodge Neon eastbound on the wrong side of the road when she crashed into a westbound 2018 GMC Sierra driven by Brice Leighton Cooper, 18, of Longview.

Graves was pronounced at the scene.

Cooper was taken to CHRISTUS Good Shepherd in Longview in stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons for 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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