Rhonda Lynn Goodrich Killed in Smith County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 31 

Smith County, Texas (April 13, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured on Saturday in a two-vehicle crash in Smith County, six miles east of Tyler, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened on April 10, on State Highway 31.

According to a preliminary investigation, Rhonda Lynn Goodrich, 52, of Shreveport, was driving a 2009 Toyota Venza eastbound on the shoulder of the highway when she tried to make a U-turn, and the Venza was hit by an eastbound 2017 Toyota Tundra.

Goodrich was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Tundra driver, Jack Byron Pierce, 53, of Bullard, was taken to a Tyler hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of 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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