Orange County, TX – Six Injured In Collision On Interstate 10
Orange County, TX (April 5, 2019) – Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a collision around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 4.
The incident occurred along Interstate 10 near mile marker 859. According to reports, 50-year-old Albert Rutledge Jr. was traveling eastbound along Interstate 10 in a 2018 Dodge pickup truck when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a prisoner transportation van that was driven by 37-year-old Serina Watts.
The impact of the collision caused the Dodge to crash into the concrete barrier along the roadway before being hit by a commercial motor vehicle. Six prisoners sustained injuries in this incident and were transported an area hospital for treatment.
Our prayers are with those injured in this collision.
Automobile Collisions In Texas
Every two minutes and four seconds, someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident on the streets of Texas. Sadly, these numbers add up to over 250,000 victims injured in over 500,000 collisions annually.
Victims of motor vehicle accidents often feel overwhelmed after the accidents occur. Victims are often redirected from their destinations to hospitals for treatment. Rather than trying to navigate the complicated legal system alone, it is important for injured victims to contact a Texas personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
At Benton Law Firm, our Texas personal injury lawyers have successfully helped countless injured victims win their personal injury lawsuits and obtain large settlements to pay for medical bills and more. If you or someone you know was harmed in an accident, call (214)219-4878 to schedule a free case evaluation with a reputable accident injury attorney in Texas.
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