Monday Morning Accident Leaves Kingston Woman Hurt

A Kingston woman was left with moderate injuries after a rear-ending accident Monday morning in Caldwell County.

Troop H of the Highway Patrol says at 7:30 A.M. today a 2019 Chevy Malibu being driven by 20-year-old Kingston resident Gage R. Simmons was eastbound on Route HH when she began to overtake a 2022 Chevy Silverado being driven by 33-year-old Rafael Bustos Vasquez.

According to the report Simmons had her view obstructed by the sun and her vehicle struck the rear end of the pick-up.

Simmons was reportedly wearing a seat belt at the time but still suffered moderate injuries. She was taken by private vehicle to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Vasquez was uninjured.