Paula Walker Seriously Injured in Brazos County Multi-vehicle Crash on SH 30

Brazos County, Texas (December 20, 2020) – One person was killed, and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning in Brazos County, near the Grimes County line, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened just after 11:40 a.m., December 18, on State Highway 30.

Authorities said a 2009 Chevrolet pickup hauling a trailer was parked off the side of the road facing westbound when it was rear-ended by a 2000 Mack truck. The Chevrolet driver and the passenger were outside the vehicle and were hit.

A 2019 Western truck and a 2009 Jeep SUV were also involved in the crash.

The Chevrolet driver, Jose Luis Cardoza, 32, of Bryan, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, John Garcia, 19, of Bryan, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital Bryan in stable condition.

The Mack truck driver, James Brewster, 54, of Bryan, was uninjured in the crash.

The Western truck driver, Martin Ramos, 54, of College Station, was uninjured in the crash.

The Jeep driver, Paula Walker, 75, of Iola, was taken to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station in serious condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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