Ronald Williams Killed in New Summerfield Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 79

New Summerfield, Texas (April 25, 2021) – According to the Texas DPS, four people, including an infant, were killed in a head-on collision on Saturday near New Summerfield.

The fatal crash happened on April 24, on Highway 79, near County Road 4301.

DPS said a 2006 Chevrolet Impala was traveling westbound on the highway while a 2007 Saturn Relay towing a utility trailer was traveling eastbound.

For unknown reasons, the Impala crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed head-on into the Saturn.

The Impala driver, Ronald Lewis Williams, 52, of Jacksonville, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger in the Impala, Ariana Lashell Richardson, 21, of Jacksonville, was also pronounced dead at the scene.

A female infant passenger in the Impala was also pronounced dead at the scene.

The Saturn driver, Bobby G. Johnson, 83, of Sage AR, was taken to UT-Health – Tyler in critical condition. His passenger, Katherine June Johnson, 80, of Sage AR, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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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