Two Injured in Jasper County Ambulance Crash on U.S. Highway 96 (Roganville Road)

Jasper County, Texas (November 21, 2020) – Two paramedics were injured Friday evening in an ambulance crash in Jasper County, according to a local news source.

The crash happened just before 5:00 p.m., November 20, in the area of U.S. Highway 96 at FM 2245 (Roganville Road).

According to the report, an Acadian EMS ambulance had picked up an elderly man who was reportedly experiencing a possible heart attack and was taking him to the Kirbyville Airport to be airlifted when the ambulance collided with a 2011 Peterbilt.

The medical helicopter was diverted to the crash scene, where it picked up the man.

The two paramedics in the ambulance sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

The Peterbilt driver was uninjured in the crash.

An investigation is underway.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly. 

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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