Texas

Cara Clark, Steven Clark Injured in Accident at US 69 in Angelina County, TX

Published on: December 17, 2021

Date of Accident
December 4, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Cara Clark, Steven Clark
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

U.S. 69, Tyler, Angelina County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured three people at US 69 in Angelina County, TX on December 4th, 2021. Officials place the accident happening around 8:37 p.m. Investigators believe a BMW operated by a 35-year-old Lufkin man was headed northbound on US 69 behind pickup truck towing a boat in an outside lane. The BMW is said to have failed to control its speed and struck the boat, causing it to lost control and veered into the southbound lanes. It then struck a Ford Explorer operated by 56-year-old Steven Clark, casing the Ford to lose control and overturn. Clark and his passenger, 51-year-old Cara Clark, both suffered injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. The Lufkin man was more seriously injured. Responding officers believe the man consumed alcoholic beverages prior to the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
BMW 325, Ford Explorer
Road/Highway
US 69
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

BMW failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a boat attached to another vehicle before veering into the path of and colliding with a Ford Explorer

Request a Police Report

Get Police Report

Already have the police report? You might need an "Open Records Packet"

If that's not enough information, you might need an Open Records Packet. An ORP is essentially all evidence that the authorities have collected. It usually contains photos, witness statements, measurements, and more and goes way beyond the police report.

Request an ORP See an Example