Dewitt County, TX — May 17, 2024, two people were injured following a car accident at approximately 5:30 pm. along State Highway 72.

According to authorities, a 45-year-old woman and a 67-year old woman were traveling in a southbound Chevy Camaro on S.H. 72 at the Rosie Dunn Road intersection when the accident took place.

2 Injured in Car Accident on S.H. 72 in Dewitt County, TX

The Camaro was reportedly slowing in order to prepare to make a left turn onto eastbound Rosie Dunn Road. Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, a southbound Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck with a trailer in tow failed to appropriately control its speed. It reportedly collided with the rear-end of the Camaro.

The 45-year-old woman from the Camaro sustained reportedly severe injuries as a result of the wreck and the 67-year-old woman who was a passenger in the Camaro suffered apparently minor injuries. They were each transported to local medical facilities in order to receive necessary treatment. No other injuries have been reported.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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