Accident in Front of Wal-Mart, LIVINGSTON, November 22, 2009 - At approximately 10:30 am on November 22, 2009, a red 1988 Ford F-150 driven by David Lopez, 53, of Livingston, was west-bound on US-190 in front of Livingston Wal-Mart when a red 2005 Chevy Cavalier driven by Taylor Delafield, 17, of Livingston attempted to turn into the Wal-Mart parking lot from the east-bound lanes of US-190. Delafield turned directly in front of Lopez's vehicle. Lopez's vehicle slammed directly broadside into Delafield's passenger side. The impact knocked Delafield's vehicle into the grass taking out a pedestrian crossing light in the process, while Lopez's vehicle came to rest in the middle of 190. Americare Ambulance service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit and Livingston Police Officers Chad Ward and Dallas Early. Delafield was reportedly trapped in her vehicle. Emergency personnel were able to free her from her vehicle and she was loaded onto an ambulance and checked by EMS personnel. Delafield suffered numerous cuts from flying glass and was treated and released. Lopez was physically okay. The left lane of 190 west was blocked during investigation and cleanup. Delafield did receive a citation for failure to yield right-of-way from a left turn. Both parties had insurance. A rollback wrecker from Fawbush Wrecker Service recovered both vehicles and they'll be stored at Fawbush Body Shop in Livingston. The scene was cleared and traffic fully flowing before 11:30 am.
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