Texas

George Canton Meade Injured in Accident at State Hwy 182 in Wood County, TX

Date of Accident
June 24, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
George Canton Meade
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 182, Alba, Wood County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a man at State Hwy 182 in Wood County, TX on June 24th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 5:25 a.m. A Toyota Avalon operated by 61-year-old George Canton Meade reportedly veered from its lane into a ditch. The vehicle continued forward, striking both a mailbox and fence. It then crashed through the fence and began to spin, eventually overturning and landing upside down. Meade, who suffered serious injuries in the crash, was issued a charge of Failure to Drive in Single Lane.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Avalon
Road/Highway
State Hwy 182
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota Avalon veered from the road into a ditch and struck a mailbox and fence before going into a spin and flipping upside down

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