Child Killed and Three Injured in Johnson County 4-Vehicle Crash at 175th Street and Four Corners Road

Johnson County, Texas (April 13, 2021) – A child was killed, and three other people were injured Monday morning in a four-vehicle crash in rural Johnson County, according to deputies.

The fatal crash happened shortly before 8:00 a.m., April 12, at the intersection of 175th Street and Four Corners Road, west of Gardner.

Deputies said a maroon SUV was struck by a roofing truck that was traveling westbound. The impact pushed the SUV into another truck, which then pushed it into a van.

One of the three children in the SUV was killed in the crash. The driver and the other two children were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No other details were available.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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