Wednesday Morning Accident

A three-vehicle accident took place at the intersection of Jefferson Street (US 77) and Crockett Street in La Grange Wednesday morning, March 3. The crash happened at 7:53 a.m. The report said 19-year-old Nicholas Glen Burgell of Weimar was driving a black 2005 Nissan Altima west on Crockett Street and came to a stop at the stop sign. A black 2017 Ford F-250 driven by 34-year-old Travis Anthony Anders of La Grange was heading south on Jefferson. The report said Burgell attempted to cross Jefferson and was struck by the Ford. The Ford also struck another vehicle that was in the turning lane on Jefferson Street, a red 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by 54-year-old George Vincent Burton of La Grange. The Nissan and the Chrysler had to be towed from the scene. No one was injured. La Grange Police Officer John Wostarek investigated the accident. He issued Burgell citations for driving without a license and failure to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. Photo by Andy Behlen