Three-Year-Old Killed, Amelia Wright Scott and Mindi Marie Higar Injured in Upshur County Two-Vehicle Crash on Texas 300

Upshur County, Texas (February 16, 2020) – A 3-year-old was killed, and two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon outside Gilmer in Upshur County, according to the DPS.

The crash was reported around 3:00 p.m. February 14, on Texas 300.

DPS said an SUV driven by Amelia Wright Scott, 62, of Gilmer, failed to yield the right of way from a private drive onto the highway and was hit by a car driven by Mindi Marie Higar, 24, of Longview, which was heading northwest on the highway.

Higar was taken to Christus Good Shepard Medical Center – Longview in serious condition. Scott was taken to Longview Regional Medical Center in critical condition.

A 3-year-old in Scott’s car was taken to a Dallas medical center, where she later died.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person killed. We also wish Amelia Wright Scott and Mindi Marie Higar a quick recovery.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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