Christian Dodd Killed in Nacogdoches County Two-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 59

Nacogdoches County, Texas (January 16, 2021) – Four people were killed in a head-on collision Friday morning in Nacogdoches County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:30 a.m., January 15, on US Highway 59, north of Appleby.

According to a preliminary investigation, a 2011 Chevrolet SUV was traveling southbound on the highway when it crossed into the northbound lanes, for unknown reasons, and crashed head-on into a 2017 Nissan passenger car.

The Chevrolet driver, Ira Caraway, 63, of Tenaha, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Nissan driver, Vanessa Sowell, 32, of Garrison, and two passengers, Damien Davis, 41, of Garrison and Christian Dodd, 31, of Center, were also pronounced dead at the scene.

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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