Drue Jarvis of Goodrich was hospitlaized with undisclosed injuries.
Goodrich Lady Hospitalized in Accident, GOODRICH, February 15, 2010 - At approximately 6:13 pm on February 15, 2010, a red 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by Drue Jarvis, 68, of Goodrich, came to a stop sign on the north-bound side of US-59 in Goodrich at the FM-1988 overpass. Jarvis proceeded after stopping, but failed to yield right-of-way to an oncoming east-bound tan 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500 driven by Jerry Neal, 65, also of Goodrich. Neal's vehicle broadsided Jarvis' vehicle. Jarvis' vehicle spun around coming to rest facing east while Neal's vehicle came to a stop at the point of impact. Americare Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Deputy Billy Duke, DPS Trooper David Morris, and Trooper Kevin Burman. Jarvis was carefully removed from her vehicle by EMS Personnel and transported to Livingston Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Neal and his passenger, and Jarvis' passenger (husband Howard) were all physically okay. The intersection was blocked during investigation and cleanup. Both parties had insurance. Jarvis was issued a citation for failure to yield right-of-way from a stop sign. A rollback wrecker from Ken's Towing recovered both vehicles and they'll be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston. The scene was cleared by 7 pm.
Jarvis' vehicle was broadsided by a full size pickup with a farm bumper.
Jerry Neal's truck sustained moderate damage but still had to be towed.
Both airbags deployed in Jarvis' vehicle...
...as well as Neal's vehicle.
Jerry Neal looks on as EMS personnel remove Drue Jarvis from her car.
Both vehicles were recovered by Ken's Towing.
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