Darrien Anderson Killed in Henderson County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 19

Henderson County, Texas (October 5, 2020) – Two people were killed in a head-on collision Friday morning in Henderson County near Athens, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened just before 10:00 a.m., October 2, on State Highway 19.

DPS said Darrien Anderson, 26, of Palestine, was driving a 2004 Toyota Corolla northbound and was cresting a hill while Lynsey Jaclyn Berger, 29, of Wills Point, was driving a 2014 Ford Fusion southbound and was also cresting the hill.

The Toyota crossed into the southbound lane and crashed head-on into the Ford.

Anderson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Berger was taken to the hospital, where she later died.

A third vehicle driven by Shirley Kay Luttrell, 63, was damaged by the crash debris. Luttrell was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Darrien Anderson.

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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