Marci Jo Petty Killed in Orange County Pedestrian Accident on SH 62

Orange County, Texas (October 11, 2020) – A 23-year-old Dayton woman was killed in a pedestrian accident Friday morning in Orange County, near Tulane, according to the Texas DPS.

The deadly accident occurred around 6:15 a.m., October 9, on SH 62, in front of the RV Park.

DPS said 23-year-old Marci Jo Petty was walking in the inside (fast) lane of the highway when she was struck by a 2012 Nissan SUV. She was then struck by a Toyota passenger vehicle.

Petty was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Nissan driver, a 28-year-old Jasper resident, was uninjured in the crash.

The Toyota driver, a 25-year-old Orange resident, was also uninjured in the crash.

The troopers are investigating the crash.

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

When an unsuspecting pedestrian falls victim to an accident caused by a motor vehicle, injuries can be life-threatening, if not fatal. Medical, financial, physical, and psychological repercussions can derail one’s entire life as well as that of one’s family. It is vital to your wrongful death case that an experienced and successful accident/injury attorney be consulted. 

At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, our experienced lawyers will help you with your case.

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