Basic Facts
Crash date: June 13, 2026
Crash location: 10700 block of F.M. 3126 in West Livingston, TX
People involved:
- Donald Thompson, 61
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
West Livingston, TX — June 13, 2026, Donald Thompson was injured in a single-vehicle accident at about 9 p.m. on F.M. 3126.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 1983 Chevrolet Silverado crashed into a tree after swerving to avoid a bicyclist near Lake Livingston State Park.
Driver Donald Thompson, 61, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Polk County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Why did this pickup leave the road after it swerved because of a bicyclist? Did the driver react suddenly because he was surprised to see the cyclist? Did the pickup blow a tire? Did it have any issue with its brakes or steering mechanism? These are the kind of questions that authorities should consider as they investigate this crash.
Investigators will rely on physical evidence, witness statements, vehicle data and any available video footage to reconstruct this accident, while cell phone records could show what the driver was doing at the time.
If authorities suspect a mechanical problem contributed to the crash, a qualified expert should examine the truck in a laboratory setting.
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