James Levasseur Killed in Lynn County Two-Vehicle Crash on US-87 

Lynn County, Texas (June 22, 2021) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night in Lynn County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 10:30 p.m., June 20, on U.S. 87, three miles south of Tahoka.

DPS said a truck tractor towing a semi-tractor trailer was parked on the shoulder of the highway after breaking down. A Dodge Ram drifted right onto the improved shoulder and crashed into the side of the truck tractor semi-trailer.

The Dodge came to rest upright, facing southbound in the grass median of U.S. 87. The truck tractor semi-trailer remained in place, upright and still attached, and was facing southbound on the improved shoulder of the highway.

The Dodge driver, James Dean Levasseur, 58 of Williston, North Dakota, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other details were provided.

The DPS is investigating 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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