David Eads Killed and James Malone Injured in Hunt County Ambulance Crash on U.S. 69

Hunt County, Texas (November 19, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured Wednesday evening in an ambulance crash in Hunt County, according to the Texas Highway Patrol.

The fatal crash happened around 7:00 p.m., November 17, on U.S. 69, north of Greenville.

Texas Highway Patrol said a rock-hauler truck was backing up across two lanes of traffic along the highway when a southbound UT Health East Texas EMS ambulance struck the trailer truck.

The driver of the ambulance, David Eads, 42, of Frankston, was killed in the crash. 

The passenger in the ambulance, James Malone, 40, of Tyler, was taken to UT Health of East Texas in stable condition.

Both Eads and Malone were on duty at the time of the crash.

The driver of the rock-hauler truck was uninjured in the crash.

An investigation is underway.

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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