Driver Passes Away from Injuries, KINGWOOD, February 19, 2023 - The driver that crashed on FM-1988 East last night (02/19 during the 3 am hour) has passed away. 28 year old Isaac Ja-Rod Wiggins Hill, of Livingston was air lifted to Kingwood Hospital where he passed away shortly after arrival. Hill was east-bound on FM-1988 East when his white 2002 Pontiac Bonneville left the pavement to the right and struck a tree. Hill leaves behind a small son. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol.
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Livingston Man Flown from Scene in Critical Condition, PROVIDENCE, February 19, 2023 - Shortly after 3 am on February 19, 2023, a white 2002 Pontiac Bonneville, driven by Isaac Ja-Rod Wiggins Hill, 28, of Livingston, was east-bound on FM-1988 East. For some reason, his vehicle left the pavement to the right in the 3750 block (about a mile from US-146). Hill's vehicle continued through the grass, went through a barbed wire fence, and slammed into a large tree. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Trooper Kevin Burman with the Texas Highway Patrol. Hill was trapped in his vehicle. Firemen used the Jaws-of-Life to cut into the vehicle and carefully retrieve Hill from his vehicle. An Air Life medical helicopter landed on 1988. Hill was flown to Kingwood Hospital in critical condition. All traffic was blocked during investigation and cleanup. Hill's vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing and was assisted by Ken's Towing. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol.
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Volunteer firemen from Livingston work to free 28 year old Isaac Ja-Rod Wiggins Hill from his 2002 Ponticac Bonneville off FM-1988 East shortly after 3 am on Sunday morning.
Trooper Kevin Burman and Deputy Kaleb Boyer assisted EMS personnel.
Hill was flown to Kingwood Hospital in critical condition.
Trooper Kevin Burman is assisted by Deputy Shania Wood.
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