77-Year-Old James Bray Killed, John Caleb McCarty Injured in Lufkin Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 103 near Marions Ferry Road

Lufkin, Texas (May 4, 2020) – A man was killed, and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Lufkin, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:10 p.m. April 29, on state Highway 103, just east of Marions Ferry Road.

DPS said John Caleb McCarty, 24, of Lufkin, was driving a 2018 Chevrolet pickup eastbound while James Bray, 77, of San Augustine, was driving a 1999 Chevrolet pickup westbound.

For unknown reasons, Bray drove off the roadway to the right, drove through the ditch, and then re-entered the roadway where he crossed over the eastbound lane and hit McCarty’s Chevrolet.

Bray was pronounced dead at the scene.

McCarty and a passenger were taken to Woodland Heights Medical Center for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Bray.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.