Meagan Lonion and Jared Dudley Injured in Orange County Two-Vehicle Crash on I-10 near FM 1132

Orange County, Texas (January 14, 2022) – Two people were injured early Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Orange County, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash happened around 3:15 a.m., January 13, on Interstate 10, near FM 1132.

According to the Texas DPS, a Toyota SUV was traveling eastbound on the interstate when it entered the westbound lane at the Doty exit ramp.

The SUV then struck a westbound 2019 Kenworth tractor-trailer which was towing double trailers.

The SUV driver, Meagan Lonion, 26 of Bridge City, was taken to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital with serious injuries.

The tractor-trailer, Jared Dudley, 32 of Houston, was taken to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.

No other details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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