Thomas Tippit Injured in Car Accident in Taylor County, TX
Taylor County, TX — July 13, 2024, Thomas Tippit was injured due to a single-vehicle car accident at around 10:30 p.m. along U.S. Highway 83.
According to officials, the crash took place in the area of U.S. 83 and County Road 164, near Wylie south of Abilene.
Investigators said that 24-year-old Thomas Tippit was in a Chevy Colorado going southbound on the U.S. 83 service road. At County Road 164, the vehicle reportedly continued straight, ran off-road, and overturned. Tippit sustained serious injuries as a result.
Right now, the cause of the crash is not confirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With single-vehicle wrecks, it's important to consider if investigators are really giving the crash the attention it deserves. Single-vehicle accidents just aren't a high priority for a lot of departments, so officers sometimes move on without really considering all possible factors. Throughout my career, I've seen all kinds of complex issues slip through the cracks. Mechanical defects, tire failure, road design flaws, lack of signage or lighting, faulty safety devices, etc. Even if those possibilities are unlikely, it's important that the evidence can speak for itself. Anything short of a thorough independent accident reconstruction isn't likely to achieve that.
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