Richard Reeves Seriously Injured in Bowie County Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 30 near FM 2253

Bowie County, Texas (June 4, 2021) – According to the DPS, a man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Bowie County.

The crash happened around 2:40 p.m., June 2, on Interstate 30, just west of Farm to Market 2253.

DPS said a 2012 Volvo truck that was pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound on the interstate while a 2005 Dodge Caravan was also traveling eastbound behind the Volvo.

The Caravan driver, Richard Reeves, 57, of Hooks, failed to control his speed and rear-ended the trailer that was being towed by the Volvo.

Reeves was airlifted to a Texarkana hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Volvo driver was uninjured in the crash.

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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