Joshua Chapa Killed in Brown County Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 84

Brown County, Texas (August 26, 2021) – According to the Texas DPS, one person was killed, and two others were injured Tuesday morning in a head-on collision in Brown County.

The fatal crash happened around 9:25 a.m., August 24, on U.S. Highway 84, about 5.5 miles southeast of Early.

DPS said Tiffany A. Lofaso, 38, of Killeen, was driving a 2016 Dodge Challenger while Joshua Chapa, 36, of Ranger, was driving a 2003 Ford Ranger.

Chapa pulled out of a roadside park, turned left, and the Ford collided head-on with the Dodge.

Chapa, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken to Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood, where he later died.

Lofaso was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth with serious injuries. A 15-year-old boy who was riding with her was taken to Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood in stable 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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