Lufkin, TX — A woman was hospitalized after her vehicle was rear-ended by a sanitation truck in Lufkin, Texas, on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The accident happened at the intersection of FM 58 and 2108, around 12:30 in the afternoon.
Police have identified Renee Baker as the woman who was injured in the accident. Baker had slowed to make a left turn when she was hit from behind by a sanitation truck being driven by 52-year-old Tony Harris.
Baker was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Lufkin for unspecified injuries. Police have also cited Harris for failing to control his speed.
The accident is currently being investigated.
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Scene of the Accident
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This accident happened in the middle of the afternoon, on a clear stretch of road. How exactly was it that the driver of the sanitation truck wasn’t able to slow down? I suppose there are a few possible answers. However, I worry that the most likely one is that the driver just wasn’t paying attention to the road. If that turns out to be the case, he could be facing a potential injury claim from the victim. Truck drivers are held to a very high standard for a reason. They’re capable of causing a lot of damage with just a single mistake. Whenever they let other drivers down, they should be held responsible for it.
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