3 Vehicle Cluster Crash, LIVINGSTON, October 13, 2024 - At approximately 9:25 pm on October 13, 2024, the driver of a blue 2018 Ford Focus was east-bound on US-190 East. The driver had slowed to make a left turn in the 1379 block of 190 (a short distance east of SHECO) when they were slammed from behind by the driver of a gray 2024 Chevy Silverado pickup. The Chevy pickup was then slammed from behind by a white 2024 Ford F-150. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Officers from Livingston Police Department, and Trooper Damon Zarate with the Texas Highway Patrol. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. One person went to the hospital as a precautionary measure. Traffic at the scene was mostly blocked during investigation and cleanup. The driver of the gray Chevy pickup is likely facing a citation for failure to control speed, while the driver of the white Ford pickup is also likely facing a citation for failure to control speed. The Chevy pickup and the Ford pickup were recovered by Ken's Towing and was assisted by Pop's Wrecker Service. The blue Ford Focus was recovered by Dan's Towing.
The driver of this 2018 Ford Focus was waiting to make a left turn in the 3179 block of 190 East when she was slammed from behind.
Houdini assisted with towing duties for Ken's Towing.
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