A man has died after a crash between Taylor and Granger on the highway.
On Saturday, March 26, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to a fatal crash on S.H. 45. Jerry Vrabal, 83, of Granger was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace 4 Stacy Hackenberg.
According to DPS, a 2014 Dodge Durango northbound struck the rear of a stopped 2001 Chevrolet Silverado attempting to turn left onto County Road 124. The Chevrolet was driven by Vrabal.
“The Chevrolet was pushed into the southbound lane, causing two additional vehicles to strike the Chevrolet,” said Sgt. Deon Cockrell.
Meanwhile, the Dodge rolled onto its side and was then hit a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. The incident remains under investigation.
“The Texas Department of Public Safety would like to remind all drivers to minimize distractions,” said Cockrell. “Don’t drive fatigued, don’t drink and drive, obey traffic control devices and always wear your safety belt.”
