Bell County, TX — January 12, 2024, Gary Ward was killed and Jacqueline Ward was injured following an 18-wheeler accident at around 10:30 p.m. on Highway 95.
According to current statements, the crash happened in the area of the Highway 95 and Orchard Lane intersection, between Sparks and Little River-Academy.
Authorities said that 41-year-old Gary Ward and 55-year-old Jacqueline Ward were in a GMC pickup at the time coming out of a business parking lot. While the GMC was making a left turn to head northbound on the highway, a southbound 18-wheeler crashed into it. As a result, Gary Ward was killed. Jacqueline Ward reportedly had serious injuries. The truck driver may have had moderate injuries, according to officials. Right now, the cause of the crash can’t be confirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With crashes like this, it might surprise folks to learn authorities can look at the scene, think, “Obviously the victim turned in front of an 18-wheeler,” and just move on without any further consideration. The problem is this assumes way too much, and it lets important evidence slip through the cracks. Common sense tells us that people don’t just turn into the path of an 18-wheeler for no reason, but the scant details in these current statements might lead someone to think otherwise.
That’s why it’s usually best that someone takes a closer look into the facts surrounding serious truck wrecks like this. If nothing else, the deceased driver’s loved ones get what peace of mind they can from knowing why the crash happened.
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