James Price, Jr., Killed, Mario Serranno Seriously Injured in Jasper Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 190 East

Jasper, Texas (April 23, 2020) – A man was killed, and another was seriously injured Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Jasper, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash occurred at about 7:00 p.m. April 20, on U.S. Highway 190 East just east of the entrance to the Inman Addition.

According to the report, an unloaded 18-wheeler chip truck was traveling eastbound when it was involved in a collision with a late model Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck pulling a horse trailer with a horse.

The driver of the pickup truck, 22-year-old James Price, Jr., of Jasper, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the 18-wheeler, Mario Serranno, 62, of Lufkin, was taken by ambulance to Jasper Memorial Hospital and was later airlifted to a Beaumont hospital. His condition was not disclosed.

The horse was taken to a neighbor’s yard and was later taken into the care of Jasper Animal Control.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Price, Jr.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer or a wrongful death lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have lost a loved one in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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