Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Peden Rd in Azle, TX
Azle, TX — July 3, 2022, at least one person was seriously injured when a car crashed into a driveway on Peden Road in Azle.
According to reports the incident happened around 9:00 p.m. on Peden Road, roughly a mile west of Eagle Mountain Lake. Preliminary investigation suggests only that the victim was driving a vehicle when they lost control somehow and crashed into the driveway.
The driver was ejected from the vehicle in the crash and suffered serious injuries. They were airlifted to an area hospital for treatment.
The investigation continues. No further information is currently available.
Commentary on Single-Vehicle Accident on Peden Rd in Azle
After single-vehicle wrecks I often have to remind people not to jump to conclusions. Some folks tend to assume the driver in a wreck like that must have done something wrong.
Is that common? Sure. Things like distraction, speeding, and impairment are always worth checking into. Alcohol's a particularly important factor to double-check because if the driver was over-served then the place that did so might be liable for his injuries in the wreck.
However, just because the above issues are common doesn't mean they can be taken for granted. Even less-likely possibilities like mechanical defects, roadway hazards, medical emergencies, and even other vehicles that left the scene are also important to consider.
If nothing else, taking steps to ensure a crash is properly understood is crucial for everyone affected by it. I see no reason why this accident would be an exception that that.
