Texas

Joel Raines Killed in Accident at FM 488 in Freestone County, TX

Date of Accident
January 3, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Joel Raines
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

What Happened

Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on FM 488 in Freestone County, TX, on January 3, 2025. Police believe it happened around 5:51 p.m. Authorities report that a 2005 Buick LeSabre traveling southwest left its lane for unclear reasons and struck multiple trees in a bar ditch. The vehicle’s operator, identified as 68-year-old Joel Raines, sustained fatal injuries. Alleged contributing factors included failure to drive in a single lane and alcohol consumption. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Freestone County Police
Vehicles Involved
Buick LeSabre
Road/Highway
FM 488
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Buick LeSabre veered from the roadway into a ditch

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