LIVINGSTON, July 14, 2023 - The names of the driver's in yesterday's wreck that happened on South Houston have been released. At approximately 5:30 pm on July 13, 2023, a red Chrysler 300 driven by Kerrie Johnson, 57, of Livingston was south-bound on South Houston (US-146). Johnson was traveling in the left lane, and according to witnesses, was traveling at a high rate of speed. Johnson attempted to change lanes to the right lane before the right lane was clear and struck the driver's side rear fender of a white Chevy Silverado, driven by Richard Deffee, 55, of Livingston. The impact caused Johnson to lose control of her Chrysler 300 and rolled multiple times coming to rest upside down. During the rollover, Johnson was ejected. Johnson was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital and believed to be flown to another location by medical helicopter. Richard Deffee was not injured.
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Unsafe Lane Change Causes Rollover, LIVINGSTON, July 13, 2023 - According to witnesses, at approximately 5:30 pm on July 13, 2023, the driver of a red Chrysler 300 (driver's name not yet released) was south-bound on South Houston (US-146) in the left lane. The female driver decided to change lanes (to the right lane). Witnesses stated that she was driving very fast and cut into the right lane before it was clear to change. She struck the rear driver's side fender of a white Chevy Silverado. The impact caused the Chrysler to roll several times, allegedly ejecting the driver in the process. The Chrysler came to rest upside down in the middle of the pavement (just south of Garner Street). The pickup pulled to a private drive to the right of South Houston. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, and Officers with the Livingston Police Department. The driver of the Chrysler was transported from the scene by ambulance with serious injuries. The driver of the pickup was physically okay. All traffic on 146 was blocked during investigation and cleanup. The Chrysler was recovered by Ken's Towing and will be stored at Harrison Body Shop in Livingston. The pickup was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston. This accident remains under investigation by the Livingston Police Department.
Editor's Note: We'll update this story if and when we're able to get more information.
According to witnesses, the driver of this Chrysler 300 attempted a lane change and struck a pickup. The impact caused the Chrysler to lose control and roll.
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