Right-of-Way Collision Near Edinburg Leaves 2 Dead

Two individuals died in a collision near Edinburg on July 2 after one of the drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. Learn more about this accident, how to stay safe while navigating intersections, and how to always remember to yield the right-of-way.

The Sunday Collision

At around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, a driver and his passenger were killed in a car accident east of Edinburg at the intersection of Farm-to-Market 2812 and Kenyon Road. A total of seven individuals were involved in the crash.

In the lead-up to the accident, two men were traveling in a brown Chevrolet Cobalt going south on Kenyon Road. At the same time, a brown Chevrolet Suburban with a female driver and five passengers was traveling east on FM 2812. 

Reports indicate that, at the intersection of these two roads, one of the vehicles failed to yield the right-of-way, but it is unclear which vehicle had the right-of-way.

The two individuals traveling in the Cobalt were pronounced dead on the scene. The driver and five passengers traveling in the Suburban were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation into this incident by DPS Troopers remains ongoing.

Tips for Following Right-of-Way

The truth is, “right-of-way” can mean a lot of different things. Generally speaking, if a driver or person has the right-of-way, it means they get to proceed first at that intersection or street. 

For instance, when you approach a one-way or two-way stop sign, all of the drivers passing by on the road ahead of you have the right-of-way over you, including any drivers preparing to turn. While that example is pretty simple, things can get a bit more complicated at a four-way intersection.

After one- and two-way stops, the next most obvious way to tell who has the right-of-way is by watching for which driver reached the intersection first. So, if you’re pulling up to a four-way stop sign and there’s already another driver there waiting, they have the right-of-way. On the other hand, if you pull up to an intersection before another driver does, you have the right-of-way.

While both of the rules described above are set down in law, the last kind of right-of-way isn’t so formalized. If you and a driver pull up to a four-way intersection at the same time and the other driver is to your right, then they have the right-of-way. On the other hand, if the other driver is to your left, then you have the right-of-way. This can be a bit confusing, so always take your time in these situations, and do everything you can to prevent a collision.

If you’re ever unsure about who has the right of way at an intersection, you can wait till the other cars have gone to take your turn.

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Source: Valley Central