Nelson was transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead
Hunt County, TX. – Richard Nelson, 70, of Caddo Mills, was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon in Hunt County.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident happened around 4:35 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 66 and Farm-to-Market Road 1570.
Nelson was driving a Dodge Neon eastbound on SH 66 failed when he failed to control its speed and rear-ended a Hyundai Elantra.
The impact of the collision pushed the Elantra into a Volkswagen Jetta in front of it.
Nelson was transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident 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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