Keeymo Martin Injured in Newton County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 63 near County Road 1395

Newton County, Texas (December 19, 2021) – One person was injured Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Newton County, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash happened shortly after 11:00 a.m., December 18, on Highway 63 near County Road 1395, west of Burkeville.

DPS said a 2016 GMC SUV was traveling westbound while a 2008 Chevrolet pickup pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound.

The SUV failed to yield to the pickup truck while attempting to make a left turn into a driveway, and the truck hit the SUV.

The SUV driver, 45-year-old Keeymo Martin, of Port Arthur, was taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The pickup truck driver, 23-year-old James Jones, and his passenger, 20-year-old Ray Robert, both of Louisiana, were uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish Keeymo Martin 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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