Galen Davis, Steven Clark, Cara Clark and 6-Year-Old Injured in Homer Three-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 69 near Loop 287

Homer, Texas (December 6, 2021) – Four people were injured Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash near Homer, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The crash happened around 8:38 p.m., December 4, on U.S. Highway 69 near Loop 287.

DPS said a 2013 Ford pickup towing a trailer with a boat and a 2002 BMW passenger car were traveling northbound on the highway.

The BMW failed to control its speed and struck the trailer. It then crossed into the opposite lane and hit a 2020 Ford SUV.

The BMW driver, Galen Davis, 35, of Lufkin, was taken to St. Luke’s Health-Memorial. 

The SUV driver, Steven Clark, 56, and passenger, Cara Clark, 51, of Lufkin, were taken to Woodland Heights Medical Center. A 6-year-old was also taken to Woodland Heights Medical Center.

The Ford driver was uninjured in the crash.

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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