A passenger from Kimberly Cumbie's vehicle is tended to by emergency personnel.
Failure to Yield Right of Way Hospitalizes 5, LIVINGSTON, January 28, 2011 - At approximately 7 pm on January 28, 2011, Les Robinson, 50, of Livingston, was north-bound on US-146 in his dark blue 1999 Saturn sedan. Robinson's vehicle suddenly collided with a white Lincoln Town Car driven by Kimberly Dawn Cumbie, 31, of Humble. Cumbie was south-bound and attempted a left turn onto E. Capps road but failed to yield to Robinson who was traveling in the opposite lane of traffic. Both vehicles came to rest at the end of E. Capps. Americare Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Sergeant Christian Schanmier and Deputy Billy Duke and DPS Troopers David Morris and Rocky Thigpen. Cumbie, her three small children, and another passenger were all hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Les Robinson was physically okay. Traffic on E. Capps road was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. According to Trooper David Morris, Kimberly Cumbie was cited for failure to yield right-of-way from a left turn. Both parties had insurance. A rollback wrecker from Ken's Towing recovered Cumbie's vehicle and it will be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston while Robinson's vehicle was recovered by a rollback wrecker from Harwood Wrecker Service and it will be stored at 101 Harwood Drive in Livingston. The scene was cleared by 8 pm.
Special thank you: Ken from Ken's Towing and Stash Anderson
The Lincoln Town Car (driven by Kimberly Cumbie) was broadsided when Cumbie failed to yield to an oncoming car (pictured at right).
Les Robinson stands by his car. Robinson told PolkCountyToday.com that his car had over 240,000 miles and was running perfect.
Troopers: Rocky Thigpen (left) and David Morris.
Cumbie had her 3 small children in her car. All three were hospitalized.
Robinson's vehicle was recovered by Harwood Wrecker Service.
The Lincoln Town Car was recovered by Ken's Towing.
Ken is usually accompanied by his faithful dog, "Houdini".
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