Deborah Lynn Meyer Killed in The Crossroads Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 35

Crossroads, Texas (September 13, 2020) – Two people were killed in a head-on collision Friday afternoon in the Crossroads, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 2:40 p.m., September 11, on SH 35, on the Victoria Barge Canal Bridge.

DPS said a Chrysler minivan driven by Gerisue Balentine, 47, of Victoria, was heading southbound while a Kia driven by Deborah Lynn Meyer, 40, of Corpus Christi, was heading northbound. The vehicles then collided head-on in the southbound lane.

Meyer was pronounced dead at the scene. Balentine was airlifted to a San Antonio hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Deborah Lynn Meyer.

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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