Nacogdoches, TX — One person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident that took place in Nacogdoches, Texas, on Wednesday. The accident took place on U.S. 59.
While police haven’t officially released the victim’s identity, he’s been tentatively identified as Calvin Jennings, of Valley Park, Missouri. Jennings was the driver of an 18-wheeler that hit three cars in the parking lot of a recycling plant before turning over in a used car lot.
Jennings was killed in the accident.
The collision is still under investigation. At this time, it isn’t clear what caused the accident.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
We don’t know what caused this accident, so anything we say is only speculation. As an attorney, I’ve seen several accidents like this over the years, and have seen that they’re often caused by driver fatigue. It’s no secret that these guys are often pushed well beyond their limits, staying out on the road for hours and hours, putting themselves and others at risk. The fact that they’re really only considered to be on the clock while their wheels are rolling, and that trucks come with tracking equipment doesn’t make the situation any easier. I’d want to take a look at the truck’s Qualcomm data to see how long the victim had been out on the road.
— Grossman Law Offices
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