Texas

Elvina Elaine Fitzgerald Injured in Accident at US 69 in Tyler, TX

Published on: August 25, 2021

Date of Accident
August 3, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Elvina Elaine Fitzgerald
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 69, Tyler, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at US 69 in Tyler, TX on August 3rd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 1:49 p.m. A Ford Edge operated by 70-year-old Elvina Elaine Fitzgerald was headed south on Hwy 69 when a tractor-trailer ahead began slowing to make a turn. The Edge was in cruise control, according to Fitzgerald, and accelerated rather than braked and collided with the tractor-trailer. Fitzgerald suffered serious injuries and was cited for Failure to Control Speed. The truck driver was not injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford Edge, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 69
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Edge traveling on cruise control sped up rather than braked and collided with a Tractor-trailer slowing to make a turn

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