James Morgan Killed in Smith County Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 20

Smith County, Texas (January 4, 2022) – A man was killed Saturday night in a wrong-way crash in Smith County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 9:00 p.m., January 1, on Interstate 20, about four miles west of Lindale.

DPS said James F. Morgan, 36, of Shamrock, was driving a pickup truck westbound in the eastbound lanes of the interstate when he crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer.

Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, Manveer S. Brar, 24, of Bakersfield, California, was treated and released at the scene.

An investigation is underway.

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

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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