44-Year-Old Man and DPS Trooper Injured in Salado Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35

Salado, Texas (September 3, 2020) – A 44-year-old man and a DPS trooper were injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Salado, according to troopers.

The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m., September 2, on Interstate 35.

Authorities said the 44-year-old Austin man was driving his Mazda SUV at an unsafe speed for the conditions when he lost control and crashed into a Department of Public Safety unit.

The SUV driver and the trooper who was in the patrol unit sustained minor injuries in the crash.

Both the SUV and the DPS unit were heavily damaged in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

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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