Woman Dead in Major Crash on Highway 62 in Orange County
60-Year-Old Woman Killed in Orange County Car Accident on Highway 62
Woman Dead in Major Crash on Highway 62 in Orange County
Orange County, Texas (May 21, 2018) – A 60-year-old woman was killed in a major accident in Orange County Friday night, authorities said.
The fatal crash took place at around 11:28 p.m. Friday, May 18 in the 9500 block of Highway 62.
According to the authorities, the woman was driving a pickup truck southbound on Highway 62 when she drifted into the northbound lane for an unknown reason and collided with the tractor-trailer.
The female was airlifted by Acadian Air Med to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released pending identification and notification of next of kin.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 53-year-old man, of Redfield, Arkansas was not injured.
The Texas Department of Public Safety along with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the Orange Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance responded to the scene to help the victims.
Justice of the Peace Ray Chesson of Jefferson County ordered an autopsy to be performed on the deceased.
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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