Texas

Kenneth Merel Turbeville Injured in Accident at FM 350 in Polk County, TX

Published on: January 27, 2022

Date of Accident
January 5, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Kenneth Merel Turbeville
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 350, Livingston, Polk County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at FM 350 in Polk County, TX on January 5th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 6:10 p.m. A Dodge Dakota operated by 71-year-old Kenneth Merel Turbeville was headed southbound on FM 350 behind a tractor-trailer that began to make a right turn. Investigators say the Dodge failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of the tractor-trailer, causing Turbeville serious injuries. The truck driver was uninjured. Records indicate both drivers were issued charges, Turbeville for Failure to Control Speed and the other driver for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Dakota, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
FM 350
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Dakota failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a Tractor-Trailer making a turn

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