One Injured in Jacksonville Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 69 near Loop 456

Jacksonville, Texas (March 31, 2020) – One person was injured Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Jacksonville, according to the authorities.

The crash took place shortly after 11:00 a.m. on northbound U.S. Highway 69, just south of the intersection with Loop 456, in front of Our Family Vet.

Authorities said a passenger sedan collided head-on with a JVM Enterprises, Inc. big rig, in the northbound lanes of the highway.

The driver of the sedan had to be extricated after being pinned in the vehicle. The victim was taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.

The truck driver was uninjured.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with the truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have been injured in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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