Man and Child Dead, 4 Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Accident in Orange County

46-Year-Old Man and Child Killed, Four Injured in Orange County Crash on Interstate 10 near FM 1135

Orange County, Texas (May 23, 2018) – A Good Samaritan and a child were killed, four other people were injured in a multi-car accident in Orange County Tuesday afternoon, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety report.
The crash occurred at around 3:45 p.m. on Interstate 10, near FM 1135.
According to the DPS report, a Saturn passenger vehicle was disabled on the eastbound frontage road of Interstate 10 when the Good Samaritan, a 46-year-old male from Orange, operating a Ford F-150 pickup truck, pulled in front of the Saturn to help.
The driver of the Ford got out of his vehicle to attach a tow chain to the Saturn when the Saturn was hit from the back by a Ford f-250 pickup truck.
The driver and passenger of the Saturn were both taken by ambulance to St. Elizabeth hospital with serious injuries.
The driver and passenger of the Ford F-250 were both taken by ambulance to St. Elizabeth hospital with unspecified injuries.
The passenger in the Saturn, a minor child, was declared dead by Justice of the Peace Rodney Price at the scene.
The Good Samaritan was also pronounced deceased by Judge Price at the crash scene.
The names of the deceased have not been released pending identification and notification of family.
No further information regarding the crash was immediately provided.
Troopers are investigating the cause of the crash.
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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