Kayla Zan, Dion Joshua and Ja’Quon Cordarius Killed in Falls County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 53 near Rosebud

Falls County, Texas (June 3, 2023) – Three people were killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in rural Falls County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 6:05 a.m., June 1, on Highway 53, approximately six miles west of Rosebud.

DPS said a Honda Accord was traveling eastbound when it crashed into an oncoming Hyundai Sonata while attempting to pass a vehicle.

The Hyundai driver, 40-year-old Kayla Zan of Bremond, and passenger, 28-year-old Dion Joshua of Columbus, Georgia, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

The Honda driver, 28-year-old Ja’Quon Cordarius of Columbus, Georgia, was transported to Baylor Scott and White in Temple, where he was later pronounced dead.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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