Mercedes Elaine Fulton Killed and Jacob Herring Injured in Stephens County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 67

Stephens County, Texas (May 17, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured Friday afternoon in a wrong-way crash in Stephens County, three miles north of Breckenridge, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash took place at about 4:30 p.m. May 15, on SH 67.

DPS said Mercedes Elaine Fulton, 26, of Iowa Park, was driving northbound in the southbound lane of the highway while Jacob Herring, 37, of Breckenridge, was driving a pickup truck southbound.

Herring swerved into the northbound lane to avoid Fulton’s car, but Fulton veered back into her lane and both vehicles collided head-on.

Fulton was declared dead at the scene.

Herring was taken to Breckenridge Memorial Hospital in an unknown condition.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mercedes Elaine Fulton. We also wish Jacob Herring a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.