Texas

Manuel Flores Garcia Injured in Accident at Pershing Ave in Lufkin, TX

Published on: October 9, 2024

Date of Accident
September 18, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Manuel Flores Garcia
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Pershing Avenue, Lufkin, TX, USA

What Happened

Police are investigating a crash that injured a driver at Pershing Ave in Lufkin, TX on September 18th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 12:13 a.m. According to investigators, a GMC Sierra headed southbound on Gaslight Blvd before leaving the roadway for unclear reasons and crashing into a tree. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Manuel Flores Garcia, was seriously injured. Additional information was not available.

Could an auto defect have caused this accident?

Most people would be surprised to learn how often an automotive defect plays a role in an accident. Sometimes, the defect causes the accident, and sometimes, it merely makes the injuries worse. Below is a list of the known issues that federal regulators have drawn the public’s attention to.

Also, note that some issues are not specific to a make and model but are problems that generally affect the automotive industry and warrant investigation.

Most commonly reported issues: GMC Sierra*
Airbag
Recall #18V868000
Alternator
Recall #19V888000
Seat Belt
Recall #19V814000
Driveshaft
Recall #20V650000
Tires
Recall # 21V423000
Seat Belts
Recall #20V792000

*There is no way to know whether a vehicle defect contributed to a crash, injury, or death without an examination of the vehicle by a qualified expert. Potential vehicle issues cited here are based upon recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a part of the United States Department of Transportation.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
GMC Sierra
Road/Highway
Pershing Ave
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC Sierra veered from the road into a tree

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