Clayton Spaeth Among Four Injured in Lindsay Two-Vehicle Crash at U.S. 82 and FM 1199

Lindsay, Texas (October 13, 2020) – Four people were injured Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash in Lindsay, according to the Texas Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 9:09 p.m., October 10, at the intersection of U.S. 82 and Farm-to-Market Road 1199.

DPS said Clayton Spaeth,16, of Muenster, was driving a 2001 Chevy pickup southbound on FM 1199 when he failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign and was struck by a 2017 Ford F-250 that was traveling westbound on U.S. 82.

Spaeth and another passenger were airlifted to the Denton hospital in critical condition.

Two other passengers were taken to North Texas Medical Center, 1900 Hospital Blvd, with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Ford driver was uninjured in the crash.

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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