Kenneth Woosley Injured in Truck Accident on TX-87 in Trout Creek
Trout Creek, TX — June 28, 2022, 51-year-old Kenneth Woosley was injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer on State Highway 87 in Trout Creek.
According to reports the incident happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. on TX-87. Preliminary investigation suggests that a Peterbilt 18-wheeler was headed north on the highway when he slowed to make a turn. Behind the truck, Nelson reportedly failed to control the speed of his Kia vehicle and crashed into the back of the semi-trailer.
Woosley was transported to a Beaumont hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. No other injuries were reported.
No further information is currently available.
Commentary on Kenneth Woosley Accident in Trout Creek
When folks see a rear-end collision I've noticed many will automatically assume the rear driver did something wrong. Maybe that's true here as well since police suggested the victim "failed to control speed," but it's important to consider the full context of the crash rather than blaming a driver error right out of the gate. Could anything else have played a part?
Here are some lingering questions that quickly come to mind: How fast was the victim traveling behind the truck? What about the big rig--did the driver brake gradually as he approached the turn or suddenly when he was close? Did the trailer's brake lights and turn signals work properly? Did the truck driver use a turn signal? Was the victim awake, alert, and paying attention to his surroundings? If not, what was he doing instead? Could any external factors like road conditions or bad weather have played a part?
I'm not trying to muddy the waters or point any fingers here. The most likely explanation is that the victim just made a momentary but costly mistake, but that doesn't mean anyone can take that for granted without seeking more information. The victim deserves the benefit of the doubt unless clear evidence suggests otherwise. Maybe authorities will find evidence to tell the whole story, but many similar accidents I've come across over the years required independent investigations before the truth was really known.
