Charles Bolton Killed and Vanessa Sweet Injured in Hood County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 2425

Hood County, Texas (November 19, 2021) – Two people were killed Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Hood County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:57 p.m., November 15, on Farm-to-Market Road 2425 near Power Plant Court.

DPS said Charles E. Bolton, 79, of Granbury, was driving a 2017 Kia Soul westbound while Vanessa M. Sweet, 47, of Granbury, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze eastbound.

Both vehicles were negotiating a curve in the roadway when they crashed head-on near the center of the roadway.

Bolton was killed in the crash.

Sweet was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth with unknown injuries.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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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