ROSENBERG, TEXAS—
O'reilly Auto Parts
Roadway collision-moving and standing vehicle in roadway · Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages
Final narrative
An employee was in his vehicle going through a green stoplight when traffic came to a complete stop. He was then struck from behind by a van, suffering brain bleeding as well as neck and back injuries. He was hospitalized.
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