Clayton Flanigan Injured in Polk County Two-Vehicle Crash

Polk County, Texas (February 14, 2023) – Two people were injured Monday afternoon in a head-on collision in Polk County, according to the authorities.

The crash happened around 12:30 p.m., about 20 miles northwest of Woodville.

Authorities said Clayton Flanigan, 18, of Colmesneil, was driving a 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck when he entered a curve too fast, crossed the center line, and crashed head-on with an 18-wheeler driven by Christopher Lilley, 52, of Nacogdoches.

Firefighters had to use Jaws of Life to free Flanigan from the pickup truck.

Flanigan and his passenger were taken to a Livingston hospital for treatment.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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