Winnsboro, LA – Man on Lawnmower Killed in Rear-End Wreck on US-425

Winnsboro, LA (September 10, 2019) – An 87-year-old man from Winnsboro was killed after being struck by a pickup truck. The accident took place on US Highway 425 just south of Winnsboro, Louisiana. Louisiana State Police responded to the scene of the crash around 6:40 a.m., on Tuesday, September 10. 

Elmer Jennings was reportedly slowly driving a zero-turn-style lawnmower on US-425 SB. Jennings was struck by a 2012 Ford F-250 driven by Dusty Jones, 25, also from Winnsboro. Jones hit Jennings from behind, causing the rider of the lawnmower to sustain fatal injuries. 

Jennings was pronounced dead at the scene by Franklin Parish Coroner’s Office.

Local authorities are still investigating the cause of the collision.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Elmer Jennings at this time.

Louisiana Rear-End Crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims that rear-end crashes are one of the most common types of traffic accidents in the United States. Rear-end accidents account for nearly 29% of all collisions across the country each year. It is revealing that 90% of rear-end crashes are the result of distracted drivers. 

A majority of rear-end crashes take place when the vehicle in front is stopped or traveling slowly. In most cases, the driver in the rear was following too close. Most of the time, rear-end crashes happen during the day on long and straight stretches of road. 

Fisher Injury Lawyers has helped many good people recover from injuries sustained in a serious accident. Our Louisiana personal injury attorneys understand the law and work diligently on every case to ensure that our clients obtain the settlements they deserve. Give us a call today at (225) 766-1234 to put us to work on your case. 

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