Man Killed in Rear-End Crash on I-35E in Lake Cities

61-Year-Old Man Killed in Lake Cities Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35E

Lake Cities, Texas (December 18, 2020) – A 61-year-old Carrollton man was killed Sunday evening in a rear-end collision in Lake Cities, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash occurred just before 7:00 p.m., December 13, on northbound Interstate 35E near Post Oak Drive.

Police said a pickup truck had stopped on northbound I-35E due to traffic from another crash when the driver of an SUV failed to slow down and rear-ended the pickup.

The SUV driver was taken to a local hospital where he later died. His name has not been released.

No other injuries were reported.

The Corinth Police Department is investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons for 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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