James Edward Scott Killed in Hudspeth County Semi-Truck Crash on Interstate 10

Hudspeth County, Texas (September 4, 2020) – Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Hudspeth County, according to authorities.

The fatal crash happened around midnight, September 3, on Interstate 10, at mile marker 67, about two miles west of Fort Handcock.

Troopers said 49-year-old James Edward Scott, of Fort Worth, was driving a tractor-trailer rig when he rear-ended another big rig, pushing it into another big rig.

Scott and his passenger, 39-year-old Eddie Charles Causey of Glenn Heights, were killed in the crash.

The other two drivers, Michael George Bennett, 51, of Florida and Juan Jesus Rodriguez, 55, of El Paso, were taken to Horizon Providence Hospital where they were treated and released.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

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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