Larry D. Bellamy Killed in Panola County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 2517

Panola County, Texas (June 15, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Panola County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 7:24 a.m., June 11, on FM 2517, two miles south of the city of Carthage.

DPS said a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado was traveling westbound on the highway when it drove into the eastbound side and crashed into an eastbound 2019 Volvo towing a trailer.

The Chevrolet driver, Larry D. Bellamy, 58, of Carthage, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Volvo driver, Arthur Carl Collier, 67, of Deberry, was taken to UT-Health East Texas – Carthage in stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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