Brenda Kirkling and Linda Autry Killed in Polk County Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 59 near Livingston

Polk County, Texas (March 3, 2020) – Two women were killed Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Polk County, according to a local news source.

The crash occurred just before 11:00 a.m. February 28, on U.S. Highway 59, north of Livingston.

According to the report, Brenda Kirkling, 60 of Houston, was driving a late model Mercedes Benz E-350 and was pulling out of a convenience store parking lot. She pulled out into the path of a southbound 2019 Kenworth loaded with lumber, driven by Jody Jenkins, 44, of Brookeland.

The big rig, owned by High Roller Logistics in Center, then hit the Mercedes.

Kirkling and her passenger, Linda Autry, 58, of Missouri City, were killed in the crash.

Jenkins was uninjured in the crash.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brenda Kirkling and Linda Autry.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with the truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer or a wrongful death lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have lost a loved one in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

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