Violet Wright Killed in Tyler Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 110 at Meador Cemetery Road

Tyler, Texas (April 29, 2021) – A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening, south of Tyler, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened on April 28, on State Highway 110 at Meador Cemetery Road.

DPS said Jessica Karen King, 20, of Lindale, was driving a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta northbound on SH-110 South while Violet Louise Wright, 59, of Bullard, was driving a 2011 Honda Accord and was stopped on Meador Cemetery Road trying to enter SH 110 South.

Wright failed to yield the right of way, as she entered SH-110 South and the Accord was struck by the Volkswagen.

Wright was taken to UT Health – Tyler, where she later died.

King was taken to UT-Health –Tyler in stable condition.

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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