Luis Velazquez Killed in Camp County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 271

Camp County, Texas (December 8, 2021) – A man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Camp County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 4:45 a.m., December 7, on Highway 271, just north of Pittsburg.

DPS said Edward Salazar, 59, of Kilgore, was driving a semi-truck northbound in the outside lane while Luis Arellano Velazquez, 23, of Hughes Springs, was also driving a car northbound.

Velazquez failed to control his speed and rear-ended the semi-truck.

Velazquez was taken to a Pittsburg hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Salazar was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our condolences to the family and friends of Luis Arellano Velazquez.

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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