James Means, Cicillia Means and Allen Wesenberg Killed in Hardin County Motorcycle Crash on FM 327 near Silsbee

Hardin County, Texas – According to the Texas DPS, three people were killed and another was injured on Friday after an intoxicated driver crashed into two motorcycles in Hardin County.

The fatal crash happened around 6:25 p.m., on February 2, on Farm-to-Market Road 327, near the 748-mile marker.

DPS said a 2006 Saturn Ion was traveling westbound while a 2015 Harley Davidson and a 2005 Harley Davidson were traveling eastbound. The Saturn traveled into the oncoming lane and struck both motorcycles.

The driver of the 2005 Harley Davidson was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver and one passenger of the 2015 Harley Davidson were transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Two of the victims died at the hospital. The deceased victims have been identified as James Means, 39, his daughter Cicillia Means, 12, and Allen Wesenberg, 37, of Warren. The injured victim was identified as Wesenberg’s son, 7-year-old Aiden.

The Saturn driver, 50-year-old Brenon Proulx of Silsbee, was determined to be intoxicated and placed under arrest. He was charged with intoxication manslaughter and three counts of intoxication assault, all felony offenses. His bond was set at $160,000.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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