Palo Pinto County, TX (7/15/2020) – Two college students from Trinity University are now dead after being involved in a car accident last Friday.
The accident happened in Palo Pinto County around 6 p.m. near FM 4 and U.S. 281. Tyler Colvin, 19, and Rebekah Wendt, 20, were out campaigning for the Young Conservatives of Texas and they were on their way back to the hotel when Colvin failed to yield the right-of-way and struck the passenger side of a GMC 3500 pickup truck.
Colvin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wendt was taken to the hospital via air ambulance, where she was later pronounced dead.
The condition of the driver of the GMC was not given.
Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led to the accident, and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.
Car accidents are extremely serious incidents that can cause a lot of damage and long-term suffering. On the busy highways in and around Houston, there are numerous hazards that can cause severe and even fatal accidents. Side collisions are among the most dangerous types of car accidents. If you’ve been involved in a collision of this sort, you’re likely worried about where to turn and what to do next.
After a head-on collision, it’s imperative to hire an attorney as quickly as possible. A knowledgeable legal team like the team at Sutliff & Stout will walk you through the entire process from beginning to end so you can feel confident you’re getting the best representation possible.
Source: My San Antonio
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