Lufkin, TX – Two Women Injured in Truck Accident on TX-103

Lufkin, TX (August 22, 2020) – A truck accident reported in Angelina County on Thursday sent two women to area hospitals with serious injuries. At approximately 1:40 p.m., on August 20, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Texas State Highway 103.

Reports provided by authorities show that 30-year-old Ashley Ray was driving a 2017 Dodge SUV west on Texas State Highway 103 when her vehicle collided with a 2008 passenger car, which was driven by 28-year-old Meagan Shumaker, just west of Farm to Market Road 2021. The impact of the crash sent the Kia across the eastbound lane where it collided with a 2007 Peterbilt dump truck, which was driven by 61-year-old Arthur Athey Jr.

Both Ashley Ray and Meagan Shumaker were injured in this accident. Ray was transported to CHI. St. Luke’s Health-Memorial for treatment of injuries. Shumaker was transported from the scene to Woodland Height’s Medical Center for treatment. Athey was uninjured in the accident. At this time, troopers with the Department of Public Safety are investigating the collision.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Truck Accidents in Texas

Every year, more than 100,000 people are injured in truck accidents across the United States. Here in Texas, we see a fair share of victims left with devastating injuries from these accidents. Victims harmed in truck accidents are more likely to sustain catastrophic and life-altering injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. In many cases, victims require immediate medical treatment for their injuries. These accidents are more likely to leave victims with debilitating injuries that leave them permanently impaired and unable to work and enjoy activities with friends and families. In fact, victims often struggle in the aftermath of truck accidents due to the life-altering consequences they face moving forward.

Not only are truck accident victims forced to endure overwhelming mental and physical pain, but the financial impact of lost wages and tens of thousands of dollars in medical treatment often extends to their entire families. For this reason, courts throughout Texas provide victims with legal options that enable them to obtain compensation from those who cause them harm. When victims are harmed in accidents due to the actions of others, it is crucial that they contact a truck accident attorney in Texas as soon as possible to protect their legal rights.

Working with a skilled attorney after being harmed will help you get the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve from those who caused you harm. Our Texas truck accident attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm have extensive experience providing trusted legal guidance to victims throughout Texas after devastating accidents. Our team strives to help those harmed collect the maximum amount of compensation available for medical treatment, lost wages, and more. We are committed to ensuring our clients are in the best position possible to move forward after being harmed in preventable accidents.  Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.