Two People Dead after Fatal Wreck in Milam County

Milam County, TX (4/13/2020) – Two people are now dead after a fatal wreck in Milam County occurred Wednesday.

The head-on collision happened along FM 487 between a pickup truck and an SUV. Authorities believe the SUV crossed the centerline of the road and struck the pickup truck head-on.

The driver of the pickup, 37-year-old Kymber Lynn Barton, was killed at the scene.

Two others were sent to the hospital via helicopter, a 30-year-old woman and a 71-year-old woman. The 71-year-old woman, Elizabeth Bartlett, died from her injuries Thursday.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Investigators are currently looking into the accident. Because this accident involved a death, a substantial crash investigation will be conducted. This involves conducting interviews, contacting witnesses, and bringing in Accident Reconstructionists to recreate the collision.

From there on, contacting an attorney at Sutliff & Stout may be of best interest following an accident such as the one above. An attorney can deal with insurance adjusters for you, negotiate settlements, and represent your best interests if a lawsuit is needed. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident, immediately contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call car accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout at (713) 405-1263 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source: The Eagle

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