Texas

Bridgette Cuington Injured in Accident at US 287 and Ovilla Rd in Waxahachie, TX

Date of Accident
May 24, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Bridgette Cuington
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 287 Business & Ovilla Rd, Waxahachie, TX, U.S.

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at US 287 and Ovilla Rd in Waxahachie, TX on May 24th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. A Chevrolet Malibu operated by 38-year-old Bridgette Cuington was approaching an entrance ramp and braked to avoid another vehicle that approached from a bling spot. The sudden braking led to the vehicle being rear-ended by a tractor-trailer operated by a 36-year-old Las Vegas man that failed to control speed. Cuington suffered minor injuries. The Las Vegas man was not injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Chevolet Malibu
Road/Highway
US 287 and Ovilla Rd
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Malibu merging onto an entrance ramp braked to avoid another vehicle and was struck by a tractor-trailer

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