Mother and Three Children Injured in Temple Two-Vehicle Crash at Azalea and Lowes Drives in Temple; Benjamin William Arrested

Temple, Texas (April 14, 2020) – A mother and her three children were injured Saturday afternoon in a hit-and-run accident in Temple, according to a local news source.

The crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. on April 11, at the intersection of Azalea and Lowes drives.

According to the report, Benjamin Williams, 18, of Temple, was driving an Audi sedan when he struck a Chevrolet Malibu, occupied by the mother and her children, at the intersection.

The mother was taken to the hospital in serious condition. The children were also taken to the hospital with non-life- threatening injuries.

Williams fled the scene after the accident. Police later found him in the backyard of a residence and was arrested. He was taken to the Bell County Jail, where he was charged with an accident involving serious bodily injury, a third-degree felony.

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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