1 Dead, 2 Injured in Head-On Collision
One man is dead and two are in critical condition after a head-on collision near Carthage, TX.
The crash occurred Wednesday morning, January 5, on U.S. Highway 79. A Chevrolet Corvette was passing a car in heavy fog and struck a Ford F-250 head-on. The driver of the Corvette was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver and passenger of the Ford F-250 were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Details About the Head-On Collision
On Wednesday, January 5, the driver of a Chevrolet Corvette was driving westbound on U.S. Highway 79. The Corvette passed a car on the two-lane road in heavy fog. At the same time, a Ford F-250 was driving in the opposite direction and was hit head-on by the Corvette.
Heavy fog is said to be the main factor in the crash.
The 31-year-old driver of the Chevrolet Corvette was pronounced dead at the scene. According to DPS, he was not wearing a seatbelt.
The 74-year-old driver of the Ford F-250 and his 61-year-old passenger were taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The crash is still under investigation.
How Weather Can Affect Your Driving
Although some accidents have nothing to do with the weather, a great number of them are caused by various types of weather conditions.
In order to safely drive in all types of weather, it’s important to know how certain conditions can affect your driving:
Rain — Rain can affect the road conditions as well as your ability to safely drive. Roads can become slippery from precipitation, which can also reduce visibility.
Fog — Fog can greatly decrease visibility, making it difficult to see other vehicles, animals, and road hazards.
High winds — High winds can move your car on the road and make it hard to maintain control. In addition, high winds can blow hazardous objects onto the roadway.
Low temperatures — When temperatures fall, rain and sleet can form into sheets of ice. If black ice forms, drivers may not be able to spot it and can lose control of their vehicle.
Snow — Although snow is a rare occurrence in many areas of Texas, it can still happen and create dangerous driving conditions. Drivers are at a greater risk of drifting and visibility can be reduced significantly.
Understanding the effects weather can have on your driving can help you better prepare when you hit the road. It is also important to note that reckless driving in hazardous weather conditions can lead to severe or fatal crashes.
Before you leave the house, always make an effort to check the weather conditions expected for the day. If weather conditions become dangerous while you’re driving, slow down and drive with caution until you can safely pull over or reach your destination.
Reach out to your Edinburg car accident attorneys at the Law Office of Bobby Garcia to get started on your legal claim.
Source: KETK, The Panola Watchman