Geraldine Rowe Critically Injured in Burkeville Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 63 at CR 1047

Burkeville, Texas (October 29, 2021) – A woman was critically injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash, about 5 miles west of Burkeville, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash happened around 10:00 a.m., October 28, at the intersection of State Highway 63 and County Road 1047.

DPS said Geraldine Rowe, 64, of Houston, was driving a 2013 Mercedes Benz sedan westbound on SH 63 behind a 1996 Kenworth truck that was pulling a log loader.

The Kenworth slowed down to turn onto CR 1047 and was rear-ended by the Mercedes Benz.

Rowe was airlifted to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont with critical injuries.

The Kenworth driver, Louis Barnum, 58, of Warren, and his passenger, Dewey Eddins, 47, of Woodville, were uninjured in the crash.

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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