Driver Rolls Pickup Into Gabriel Jordan Dealership, LIVINGSTON, December 13, 2024 - At approximately 6 pm on December 13, 2024, a red 2017 Ford F-150 was north-bound on US-59 in the left lane. According to the driver, Juan Diaz, 29, of Channelview, he attempted to change lanes and apparently hit a slick spot. Diaz's pickup slid out of control, left the pavement to the right, and rolled. Diaz's pickup rolled right up to the front of Gabriel Jordan Ford and landed on a new Ford F-150. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department and Trooper Nick Hatton with The Texas Highway Patrol. Fortunately, Diaz wasn't hurt. A rollback wrecker from Smith Towing out of Livingston recovered Diaz's pickup. Both Diaz's pickup, and the one he landed on are totaled. Diaz is facing a citation for unsafe speed.
29 year old Juan Diaz, of Channelview, was driving this red Ford F-150 north-bound on US-59 when he allegedly hit a slick spot on the road, lost control, and rolled his pickup right into the front of Gabriel Jordan Ford striking a new pickup.
Diaz was checked by EMS personnel and was okay.
During the rollover, Diaz's truck also took out a Gabriel Jordan light pole (than landed on top of the new pickup).
Diaz's pickup was recovered by Smith Towing.
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