Jose Gustavo Servin Killed in Rusk County Two-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 79

Rusk County, Texas (March 2, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Rusk County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 1:48 a.m., February 27, on US Highway 79 South, 5.7 miles south of the city of Henderson.

DPS said a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander driven by Khamila Lashae Bradford, 24, of Winona, was traveling northbound on the highway when it failed to stay in a single lane, veered into the southbound lane, and crashed into a 2017 Hyundai Accent driven by Jose Gustavo Servin, 23, of Henderson.

Servin was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bradford was taken to Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler in serious condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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