Texas

Barbara Smith Injured in Accident at State Hwy 224 in Commerce, TX

Date of Accident
December 28, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Barbara Smith
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

What Happened

Authorities have information on a crash at Business State Highway 224 in Commerce, TX, on December 28, 2024, at approximately 8:08 p.m. Reports indicate a Nissan Versa collided with a Mitsubishi Galant, possibly due to both alcohol influence and driver inattention. The Nissan driver, identified as 74-year-old Barbara Smith, sustained serious injuries, while the Mitsubishi driver, who was not publicly identified, suffered minor injuries and was cited for driving under the influence. Alleged contributing factors included driver inattention, failure to yield right-of-way at an open intersection, and unsafe passing to the left. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Commerce Police
Vehicles Involved
Nissan Versa, Mitsubishi Galant
Road/Highway
State Hwy 224
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan Versa and a Mitsubishi Galant were involved in a collision

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