Kitty Ledger Killed in Orange County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 62 at Tulane Road

Orange County, Texas (July 29, 2020) – One person was killed Tuesday afternoon in a head-on collision in Orange County, according to authorities.

The fatal crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m., July 28, on Highway 62 at Tulane Road.

Authorities said a 2009 Smart Car was traveling northbound on Highway 62 when it crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a southbound 18-wheeler.

The Smart Car driver, 57-year-old Kitty Ledger of Sulphur, Louisiana, was killed in the crash.

The driver of the truck, a 62-year-old Orange man, was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kitty Ledger.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a wrongful death lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have lost a loved one in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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