Three Killed, Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on South First Street in Lufkin
Lufkin, TX. (December 21, 2022)- 19-year-old Anastasia Gray, 18-year-old Antownique Robertson and 20-year-old Xzavien Grimble were killed, and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on December 17, 2022, in Lufkin, Texas. The accident occurred around 12:00 a.m. in the 3200 block of South First Street. Police reported that the driver of a small Honda sedan made a sudden lane change and was rear-ended by a Ford Bronco. The impact caused the Honda to spin into a median where it came to an abrupt stop. Gray, Robertson and Grimble, passengers in the Honda, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two more Honda passengers were transported airlifted to a Tyler Hospital with critical injuries. A six Honda passenger was treated at the scene. The driver of the Honda was taken into custody after being treated and released from the hospital. The driver was arrested and charged with three counts of intoxication manslaughter. The driver of the Ford was uninjured in the crash. No further details have been provided at this time. The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the families of Anastasia Gray, Antownique Robertson and Xzavien Grimble. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Car Accidents in Texas
In 2016, reports indicate that at least one person sustained injuries every two minutes after being involved in a car crash on Texas roads. The most common causes of vehicle collisions have remained the same over the years, which include distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving, and aggressive driving. When victims lose their lives in collisions, due to the negligent actions of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.
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