James Sexton Killed in Bell County Two-Vehicle Crash on Sparta Road near Belton; Jacob Allen Smith Arrested

Bell County, Texas (July 11, 2020) – One person was killed Thursday night in a head-on collision in Bell County, one mile east of Belton, according to DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 8:40 p.m., on July 9, on Sparta Road.

DPS said James Sexton, 42, of Belton, was driving a 2008 Mercury Sedan northbound on Sparta Road while Jacob Allen Smith, 27, of Belton, was driving a 2011 Ford F-150 southbound.

Smith attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and crashed head-on into the Mercury.

Sexton was declared dead at the scene. A 20-year-old female passenger in the Mercury was taken to Scott & White Medical Center in Temple with incapacitating injuries.

Smith fled the scene after the crash but was later arrested. He was taken to the Bell County Jail. He is facing charges including intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, failure to stop and render aid/seriously bodily injury and failure to stop and render aid/death.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

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.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.