Texas

William Lawson Killed in Accident at US 190 in Jasper County, TX

Date
March 23, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
William Lawson
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

U.S. 190, Bryan, Jasper County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet HHR
Road/Highway
US 190
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet HHR veered from the road at a curve through a private driveway and overturned


What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 190 in Jasper County, TX on March 23rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4:45 p.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet HHR was going eastbound, approaching a curve in the road before losing control for unclear reasons. The vehicle traveled across and eastbound lane through a ditch and onto a private driveway. From there, the vehicle overturned multiple times before coming to rest on its roof in a needy eastbound ditch. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 43-year-old William Lawson, was killed in the crash. Police say the tires on the vehicle appeared to have very little tread and may have contributed to the crash. Additional information was not available.

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