Texas

Charon Marquis Hightower Injured in Accident at US 290 in Waller County, TX

Published on: July 23, 2021

Date of Accident
June 21, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Charon Marquis Hightower
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 290, Austin, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at US 290 in Waller County, TX on June 21st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 12:01 a.m. A Ford Five Hundred operated 28-year-old Charon Marquis Hightower was headed westbound when it veered from the road at a curve. It then veered into a median and into a creek after going airborne and crashing into a concrete embankment. Police say that a witness told them the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the crash. Hightower suffered serious injuries and was charged with Failure to Drive in Single Lane, Driving While License Invalid and Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford Five Hundred
Road/Highway
US 290
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Five Hundred veered from the road into a median before going airborne and continuing into a creek and hitting a concrete embankment

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