Eric Phipps Injured in Lufkin Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 59

Lufkin, Texas (March 3, 2021) – The man who was injured in an 18-wheeler crash last month in Lufkin has been identified as Eric Phipps, 30, of Houston, according to the police.

The crash happened around 2:00 p.m., February 23, in the 4100 block of South First Street, at the United Pentecostal Church campground.

Police said Phipps was driving a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq northbound on the highway when he rear-ended an 18-wheeler and went underneath it.

Traffic was backed up from the stoplight farther north at the time of the crash.

Phipps was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

No other details were available.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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