Zapata County, TX – Several Injured in Head-On Collision in Zapata County
Zapata County, TX (October 5, 2019) A serious head-on collision happened on Friday evening. Authorities reported that a gray 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and a white 2013 Buick Regal were involved in a head-on collision on Highway 83 near mile marker 736. The accident occurred at approximately 5:54 p.m. on October 4th.
When crews arrived, they found a woman critically injured and airlifted her to a nearby hospital for treatment. Several other injuries resulted from this major collision.
The accident is still under investigation as authorities determine fault.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We wish them all a full recovery.
Head-On Collisions in Texas
In 2016, studies show that approximately 637 people lost their lives in Texas after being involved in head-on collisions. Head-on collisions occur when at least one vehicle veers into the opposite lane and collides with another oncoming vehicle. Drivers cause head-on collisions when they are under the influence, fatigued, or distracted. Other times head-on collisions occur due to lack of sufficient lighting, especially on rural roads. Under these circumstances, it’s difficult for drivers to discern which lane is the correct one and end up colliding into other vehicles.
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