Kimberly Fridel ID’d as Driver Killed in Grimes County Crash at Highway 105 and FM 159

Grimes County, Texas (March 3, 2023) – The driver who died in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon in Grimes County has been identified as Kimberly Fridel, 50, of Navasota.

The deadly crash occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the intersection of Highway 105 and FM 159.

According to the DPS, Fridel was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu southbound on FM 159 when she failed to stop at a stop sign and rear-ended a 2011 Freightliner 18-wheeler that was heading eastbound on Highway 105.

Fridel died in the crash. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured.

Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, 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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