Kaufman County Deputy Injured in Terrell Two-Vehicle Crash near Highway 80 and FM 429

Terrell, Texas (September 25, 2020) – A Kaufman County sheriff’s deputy was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday east of Terrell, according to a local news source.

The crash happened on September 24, near Highway 80 and FM 429.

According to the report, the deputy was parked next to a state trooper, and both were on traffic duty, when the driver of a pickup truck missed a curve due to mist, causing him to go into a ditch and crash into the deputy’s parked SUV.

The deputy was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.

The pickup driver was treated at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

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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