One Killed in Rusk County Pedestrian Accident on US 259

Rusk County, Texas (June 17, 2020) – According to the DPS, a pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle Sunday night in Rusk County, north of Henderson.

The fatal accident occurred around 9:12 p.m. on June 14, on US 259.

According to a preliminary investigation, Dante Tyrell Gaston, 21, of Nacogdoches, was driving a 2010 Ford F-150 southbound on the highway when they hit a pedestrian who ran from the eastbound side into the path of the Ford.

The Ford became disabled after the accident and was rear-ended by a 1999 Honda Accord driven by Jacoby Ray Taylor, 21, of Spring.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

Gaston and Taylor were treated and released at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

“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.