Jacqueline Sheffield Killed, Charles Bullard Injured in Rear-End Crash on U.S. Highway 54 near Fred Wilson Avenue in El Paso
El Paso, TX. (December 15, 2021)- 51-year-old Jacqueline Yvette Sheffield was killed, and 57-year-old Charles Edward Bullard was injured in a two-vehicle crash on December 11, 2021, in El Paso, Texas. The accident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 54 near Fred Wilson Avenue. Police reported that the driver of a 2017 passenger bus was traveling northbound when they crashed into the back of a stalled 1996 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck occupied by Sheffield and Bullard. The Chevrolet had its emergency flashers on at the time of the crash. Sheffield, a passenger in the Chevrolet, was pronounced dead at the scene. Bullard, the driver of the Chevrolet, was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. The bus driver was arrested and charged with Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault. It was determined that the bus driver was looking down at their cell phone at the time of the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Charles Bullard and his family. We wish him a full and speedy recovery.
We send our sincere condolences to the family of Jacqueline Sheffield. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Car Accident in Texas
Every year, almost two million accidents are caused by vehicles rear-ending each other throughout the country. These types of accidents may result from speed, drunk driving, aggressive driving, and fatigued driving. Other times these accidents result from faulty brakes.
No matter the cause, usually the driver responsible for rear-ending another vehicle is held liable. Those who sustain injuries in rear-end accidents can file personal injury lawsuits if they were not at fault.
However, there are some instances where other contributing factors are responsible for causing drivers to rear-end other vehicles. In these matters, a personal injury lawyer is required to help prove one’s case.
At Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers, we tailor our services to help those who have been injured in car accidents they did not cause. We have successfully assisted thousands of clients with their lawsuits and helped them recover large settlement funds to pay for damages. If you or someone you love was hurt in a car accident, contact our office today to set up a free consultation at (214) 777-7777.
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