Joe Henry Winningham Killed in Hale County Two-Vehicle Crash on I-27

Hale County, Texas (August 31, 2020) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Hale County, south of Hale Center, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 1:20 a.m., August 30, on Interstate 27.

DPS said a 1996 Kenworth truck tractor that was pulling a trailer was heading southbound on the interstate when a southbound 1996 Ford F250 pickup came close to the truck and attempted to change lanes.

As it was changing lanes, the Ford rear-ended the trailer.

The Ford driver, Joe Henry Winningham, 76, of Llano, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

The semi-truck driver, Thomas Ross Taylor, 65, of Barksdale, was uninjured in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joe Henry Winningham.

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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