A report of a car accident from Ector County, Texas, tells of the tragic death of a man in a solo crash on Saturday night, May 9th. The authorities revealed the name of the victim as Gen Hernandez.
The Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a call about a single-vehicle crash at an undisclosed time. The tragic accident occurred four miles from Odessa, on Highway 385. Investigators said that Hernandez was heading south on the roadway when he crossed over to the center median.
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The man tried to return to the southbound lane, but he overcorrected and rolled. He sustained severe wounds that claimed his life, and the authorities pronounced him dead. There is currently no additional information, but the investigation into the cause of the crash remains active.
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities in Texas and the United States. Factors that lead to crashes range from human-made problems to things beyond the control of the motorists. Thus, to save lives, traffic officials always give out safety tips.
They include sticking to the right lanes when traveling on a multiple lane roadway, as the left is primarily for making turns. As speed increases, so does braking distances; therefore, maintain a speed limit that will not affect braking in time to avoid a crash.
When behind other vehicles, leave at least a four-second space, and double it when traveling at night or in adverse weather. If a crash occurs, report the car accident immediately to enable first responders to arrive in time to provide help.
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