1 Dead, 2 Injured in Head-On Crash on U.S 277 in Abilene
One Killed and Two Injured in Abilene Crash on U.S 277 at FM 1235
1 Dead, 2 Injured in Head-On Crash on U.S 277 in Abilene
Abilene, Texas (June 5, 2018) – One person was killed and two other people were injured in a head-on collision in Abilene Monday afternoon, the Texas Department of Public Safety reported.
The deadly crash happened on Monday, June 4 on U.S 277 at FM 1235.
According to the DPS report, a pickup belonging to Taylor County was traveling northbound on U.S. 277 while a black Nissan was heading southbound.
The Nissan then swerved into the wrong lane and collided head-on with the pickup.
The impact caused the Nissan to burst into flames, but emergency crews responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
The Nissan driver was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Taylor County Justice of the Peace. The two people in the Taylor County pickup were taken to Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene with non-life threatening injuries.
Highway 277 was shut down during the investigation.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
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