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Jefferson County • 2015

Undisclosed Motor Vehicle Accident Case

One driver stopped their vehicle on the highway due to a prior collision. The other driver then struck the stopped vehicle from behind at high speed, causing it to hit another vehicle in front. The collision resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to another passenger and the driver.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
Undisclosed
County
Jefferson County, TX
Resolved
2015

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Rear-end
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision

Case Overview

One driver stopped their vehicle on the highway due to a prior collision. The other driver then struck the stopped vehicle from behind at high speed, causing it to hit another vehicle in front. The collision resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to another passenger and the driver.

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