One person killed in head-on collision at FM 787 and FM 223 in Cleveland
Cleveland, TX. – A 53-year-old Clark man was killed in a head-on collision on Monday afternoon in Cleveland.
According to the local police, the crash happened at FM 787 and FM 223 at around 3:45 p.m.
A westbound 2019 Nissan Versa on FM 787 crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2018 Ford F-350 head-on, driven by Liz Kidd Kirkham.
The 53-year-old Nissan driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ford driver and her 5-year-old twins were not seriously injured and were evaluated at the scene.
More information about the crash was not released.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Traffic-related injuries and fatalities remain a significant concern across Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 4,283 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
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