A Waco man was killed in a one-car accident as he returned home from a trip to a Louisiana casino.
The driver and victim was Venson Washington, 54. According to the police, Washington was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 6 for approximately 75 to 100 yards. He then made a sudden, sharp left turn which caused him to strike a utility pole and flip the SUV he was driving.
According to witnesses, Washington may have been headed into oncoming traffic as he attempted to pass cars in front of him in the northbound lanes.
Drinking may have been a factor in the accident, police believe, because open alcohol containers were found in the vehicle. A blood sample will be taken from Washington for testing.
Three passengers were riding in the SUV with Washington, all from Waco. Annette Perkins, the passenger in the front seat, had to be flown by helicopter to St. Joseph Regional Health Center. The other two passengers, Harold Thomas and Leola Miller, were treated and released at the same hospital.
Washington died at the scene of the accident.
Between 1200 and 1500 homes lost power due to Washington’s vehicle striking the utility pole.
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