Livingston, TX - One Killed, Several Hurt in Pileup Crash on US-59

Livingston, TX (January 16, 2024) - One person was killed and multiple others were injured following a multi-vehicle collision in the Livingston area on Monday, January 15. The accident took place on US-59 near the Trinity River Bridge early that morning at around 8:20 a.m. Local reports revealed that a Toyota Tundra and Volkswagen Beetle were traveling southbound when the Toyota lost control. 

The Toyota hit an 18-wheeler, which then hit the Beetle. The driver of the Tundra was transported to CHI St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. After this accident, a second crash occurred when an International semi-trailer slowed down and was hit by a Freightliner truck. 

A third crash then took place when a Peterbilt semi-truck came to a stop on the road. An oncoming Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck veered to avoid a collision but ultimately hit the Peterbilt. Two additional accidents took place, resulting in injuries. The victims were identified as 44-year-old Jaqueline Teeters of Livingston, 37-year-old Drew Broom of Jasper, and 37-year-old Selina Gilchriest. They were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Gilchriest later succumbed to her injuries. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Deadly Semi-truck Crashes in Texas

Few things are as devastating as a deadly car accident, and semi-trucks are more likely to inflict fatal injuries in the event of a crash. More than 500,000 trucking accidents take place each year across the United States, resulting in more than 5,000 deaths and thousands more injuries. Texas is the site of almost 10 percent of national trucking accidents, and the state continues to play an important role in the national transportation network. 

You may feel that nothing will ever be the same again following a deadly crash, and it is often even harder to manage when you later find out that someone else’s negligent actions caused the incident. You need to be sure that you are able to protect your rights in the event of a life-changing auto accident. Wrongful death claims are notoriously complex, and only a trained legal team with years of experience can properly manage your case and get you the best possible outcome. 

You need to know that you have someone on your side after a fatal trucking accident. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm has years of experience helping Texan families pursue successful wrongful death claims, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Our team of wrongful death lawyers will stop at nothing to make sure your legal rights are protected. You will likely have many questions about a deadly crash, and we are here to answer them during a free consultation. If you are ready to get started on your case, give us a call today at 214-651-6100.