Arp Man Injured in Car Accident on Highway 64 in Smith County, TX
Smith County, TX — October 26, 2024, an Arp man was injured as the result of a car accident at around 12:56 a.m. along Highway 64.
Preliminary information about the accident says that it happened in the area of Highway 64 and County Road 289, in the New Chapel Hill area southeast of Tyler.
According to officials, a 22-year-old Arp man was in a Ford F-350 traveling eastbound on the highway. While doing so, a sideswipe collision somehow occurred with an oncoming car. After this, the Ford ran off the side of the road where it crashed into a tree.
Due to the accident, the Arp man sustained serious injuries. No other injuries were reported. At this time, additional details about the accident remain unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
After any serious accident, it's important to be proactive and ensure investigations are thorough. That may sound obvious, but people often assume that's something authorities do after a car accident. That's not always how things go. Sometimes, authorities lack the time or tools they need to do proper investigations, and that can lead to important details slipping through the cracks.
Did a mechanical issues occur? Are there issues with markings or signage along this road? Did alcohol lead to the crash? Did the victim's airbags and seatbelts function properly? Likely or not, these are the kinds of things independent accident reconstructionists reliably look into. Sometimes, they're able to reassure victims and families that authorities did a good job. Other times, they show that authorities missed crucial evidence that needs to be brought to light. Either way, it's important there are measures in place to ensure the crash gets the attention it deserves. It remains to be seen if those steps were taken here.
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