Donald Beaman Killed in Falls County Three-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 7 near CR 181

Falls County, Texas (February 12, 2021) – One person was killed Thursday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Falls County, east of Marlin, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened on February 11, on the Big Creek Bridge on State Highway 7 near CR 181.

DPS said a Cadillac CTS was traveling westbound on the highway when it slid into the eastbound lane and crashed into a Western Star truck tractor semi-trailer. The force of the impact pushed the truck tractor semi-trailer into the westbound lane where it crashed into a Dodge 3500.

The Dodge driver, Donald Beaman, 63, of Thorton, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Both occupants of the Cadillac were taken to Baylor Scott and White in Waco in critical condition.

No other injuries were reported in the crash.

The road conditions throughout Central Texas were icy or icing.

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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