Texas

Woman Injured in Accident at Hwy 87 in Orange, TX

Date of Accident
January 8, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities in Orange, TX, are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on January 8, 2025, at approximately 11:09 p.m. on North Highway 87. A 2014 Ford Escape, allegedly driven by a 34-year-old female, was traveling at an unsafe speed and veered off the roadway, striking a culvert. The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby medical facility. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and alcohol intoxication. The driver was cited for driving while intoxicated, unsafe speed, and failure to maintain financial responsibility. The investigation is ongoing.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Orange Police
Vehicles Involved
Ford Escape
Road/Highway
Hwy 87
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Escape left the roadway and struck a culvert

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